Trade union federation Saftu is meeting at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, to elect new leadership and adopt new policies.
The second national congress of the Cosatu splinter group is expected to continue on Monday with incumbent general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi seeking re-election despite a challenge from Saftu affiliates opposed to his leadership.But union leaders who support Vavi insist his re-election is destined to be a walk in the park.
“We cannot have that, God forbid, but what would happen to Saftu if Vavi were to get into a car crash tomorrow? The National Union of Metalworkers of SA , the biggest Saftu affiliate, is also expected to oppose Vavi after a falling-out between him and Numsa boss Irvin Jim. Vavi appeared to have the backing of other Saftu affiliates as songs in favour of his leadership dominated the plenary just before the official opening of the conference on Monday morning.
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