Cosatu faces financial difficulties while seeking venues for national congress
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What happened
Cosatu is facing serious financial difficulties due to internal factional contestation for leadership posts, requiring the federation to raise at least R5 million from its affiliates to hold a re-run of its national elective congress. The organization sought venues in Johannesburg after earlier attempts to secure Nasrec and Birchwood failed due to disagreements over costs and capacity. The federation appealed to its 11 affiliates for contributions, including R500,000 for the Emperor’s Palace conference centre in Ekurhuleni.
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Why it matters
The financial strain and the need to reconvene the congress after the first attempt failed to meet quorum highlight internal instability within the trade union federation. The constitution allows the central executive committee to take over running the federation by decree if the rescheduled congress fails due to administrative or logistical issues, such as a lack of funds.
Cosatu holds its national elective congress in Midrand, starting on September 1, 2026.
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Who's involved
- Zingiswa LosiTrade unionist leading Cosatu's efforts to secure venues for the congress
- African National CongressPolitical party with which Zingiswa Losi is involved in political dynamics
- NUMOrganization actively involved in lobbying efforts supporting Zingiswa Losi's candidacy
- Cyril RamaphosaPresident of South Africa with whom Zingiswa Losi is associated
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Losi takes over as Cosatu general secretary amid Mantashe's protest at the congress.1 source
Cosatu sought venues in Johannesburg for its national elective congress.1 source
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The entities involved
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Zingiswa Losi
South African trade unionist
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