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Cape Town – Suspended Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has condemned the decision of the federation’s national executive committee (NEC) to dismiss him with immediate effect.
"I condemn the decisions of NEC, which dismissed the general secretary who was democratically elected," he said at a press conference at a house in Morningside.
"Those pursuing the capture of Cosatu are being ruthless against anyone who stands in their way. The are seemingly oblivious to the working class."
"The leadership thinks they can continue with business as usual, but this will be impossible," he said.
According to Vavi, this reflects a broader crisis in South Africa.
"Unemployment is spreading. Crime and corruption is endangering state institutions - underlying unemployment, crime and corruption is endangering all formations in society including democratic institutions," he said.
On Tuesday the Congress of South African Trade Unions confirmed Vavi’s suspension and accused him of several violations.
Deputy general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali told a press conference that Vavi was a divisive figure in the federation and that he shifted Cosatu resources to aid the National Union of Metalworkers of SA.
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