In the written version of his address to delegates at the Cosatu 11th congress in the Midrand, Nzimande said the SACP was concerned about the tone of Vavi's political report. However he did not read out to delegates part of the speech that attacked Vavi.

"Strongly implied in the report is a more critical stance towards the alliance: an uncritical praise and elevation of tactical alliances with a whole variety of other forces. This is, we believe, an incorrect posture by Cosatu," Nzimande said.

His attack on Vavi is a sign that divisions remain in the tripartite alliance despite attempts to display a united force.

Vavi's political report suggests that the alliance is almost dysfunctional, especially at a provincial level. He attributes this to the appointment of SACP office bearers to government positions.

Vavi also defended Cosatu's decision to partner with NGOs to host the civil society summit in 2010, an event that was seen by some within the ANC as an anti-government gathering. In response, Nzimande warned Cosatu to remember who their real friends are.

"Whilst we accept that COSATU may form tactical alliances with various formations at different points in time, caution must always be taken against whom are our real friends are."

Without mentioning names, Nzimande also endorsed the Hawks's investigation on Julius Malema's alleged involvement in inciting violence in Marikana.

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Sep 18, 2012

ndhandhazi

Another reporting inciting divisions by Soweatn.
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Sep 18, 2012

Charley4sure

The Yellow Chubaba trabalist communist is at it again.
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Sep 18, 2012

Maqhankqa

I wish the doves could investigate the R500.000 that was in a plastic bag which it is alleged by Madisha was taken by Blade. This paper so called communist has his priorities in his belly.
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Sep 18, 2012

Mgwijikhwebu

Tell them (Vavi, Malema) Nzimande, Mphephethwa... Tell them. You are indeed one of the few surviving breed of honest, intelligent and hard-working politicians in this country. The likes of Vavi enjoy shooting from the hip to grap the attention of the ANC/Zuma bashing SA media. No wonder the DA at one stage made an attempt to recruit the same "angelic" Vavi.
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Sep 18, 2012

Maqhankqa

Mgwijikhwebu:
Since when have former members of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) been the most relevant politicians in this country? Hehehehehe... times have really changed.
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Sep 18, 2012

Vhamsanda

Blade hoped that Vavi would lose so that he can hijack the workers back to the dark days .
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Sep 18, 2012

P4T

The biggest political influence on JZ is Blade. That's why the old ANC guard is jealous and have termed JZ as "letting the ANC get jacked by the IFP". But then the argument is if they were JZ they would do the same thing. Why should JZ not give Blade an ear when he's worked so hard recruiting ex IFP in KZN to the ANC.

Nonetheless it's a contentious issue within the party and it makes comrades' spirits run high. Eish...interesting times for the movement.
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Sep 18, 2012

ProgressiveAfricanDemocrat

This thing about Blade Nzimande being a former member of Inkatha must be investigated. Does anyone remember seeing him at Inkatha meetings? What cannot be denied is that many ANC memebrs in KZN have imbibed IFP tactics and strategies.
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Sep 18, 2012

CharlesTaylor

Comrade Blade, we salute you and approve your stance against these sellouts like Malema and Vavi. Vavi must remember where he's loyalties lies.

P4T
It true what you saying, ANC in KZN worked tirelessy to convince the majority of voters in the Province, for more than a decade, we fought nail and toe to make sure that, by this time, the 'killer matchine - IFP' is irrelevant in SA politics. people like Zuma, Blade, Mkhize, Ndebele, Cele made sure that, KZN is dominating ANC and SA politics.
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Sep 18, 2012

Warrenton

Nzimande wena you are just USELESS man..
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