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Johannesburg - The African National Congress task team established to help the Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) deal with its internal problems will continue to help the embattled federation, despite the ousting of Zwelinzima Vavi.
"The African National Congress notes the decision of (the) Cosatu CEC (central executive committee) to expel its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi," national spokesperson Zizi Kodwa said.
"The ANC through its task team led by its Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will forge ahead with the task of assisting the federation resolve its challenges that have preoccupied the organisation."
The ANC said it was however encouraged by progress made by its task team, which is engaging with Cosatu affiliates.
"Despite the latest developments, the task team will continue with its task as mandated by the NEC (national executive committee)," Kodwa said.
Vavi was expelled at a special CEC meeting held on Monday. He boycotted the meeting.
READ: Vavi waived his rights by boycotting - Cosatu
Vavi was reportedly removed through a vote, where 31 CEC members voted for his expulsion while one member voted against it.
Vavi addressed a media briefing in Johannesburg on Wednesday following his expulsion, which he called illegal and unfair. He was joined by the leaders of some Cosatu affiliates who were supporting him.
READ: Vavi: Expulsion from Cosatu was unfair, illegal
