Cosatu turns 40: Struggling for ideological integrity in a changing landscape
In a nation grappling with the legacy of apartheid-era inequalities, the stakes have never been higher for COSATU. The need for a resolute return to its ideological roots, championing a class struggle that addresses the needs of the disenfranchised masses, is imperative for reinvigorating the trade union movement and ensuring a just society for all. The upcoming congress could either be a moment of revival or a final capitulation to the political elite.