Gwede Mantashe forced off stage by Cosatu members and denied opportunity to deliver message of support
The entire conference descended into chaos, with Cosatu leaders calling for an adjournment until after lunch.
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News Roundup: FW de Klerk to have state memorial service, Cosatu against mandatory vaccinations, and Health Dept faces legal threats
Keep up to date with the latest headlines in South Africa as we cover what's happening all over the country.
Cosatu is not in agreement with possible mandatory vaccinations
According to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), implementing mandatory vaccinations will only result in a "mess".
COSATU shutdown: Road closures for Thursday 7 October 2021
These areas are deemed hotspots for unrest on Thursday's COSATU national shutdown.
COSATU protest: National shutdown on the cards this week
COSATU is mobilising its 1.8 million members to call for the private sector to stop exporting cash out of South Africa.
Cosatu threatens to disrupt elections if e-tolls are not scrapped.
Cosatu fights to get e-tolls scrapped in Gauteng, as they believe the policy failed. Motorists seem to be boycotting the system instead of supporting it.