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Wed May 22 16:18:24 SAST 2013

DA 'outraged' at Bredasdorp decision

Vavi is an honest leader, says Malema

Sapa | 18 September, 2012 15:27
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi holds up a placard during a protest march held by members of COSATU and other trade unions on March 7, 2012 in Johannesburg. File photo.
Image by: Gallo Images / Getty Images

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is an articulate and honest leader, expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema said on Tuesday.

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"I am not very close to Vavi. He is not my friend but I like his leadership style," Malema told reporters in Johannesburg.

"He is an honest leader... he is articulate."

Last week, Congress of SA Trade Unions spokesman Patrick Craven said Malema should not try to ingratiate himself with Vavi.

"Cosatu dismisses with contempt the attempt by... Malema to ingratiate himself with the leadership of Cosatu by praising... Vavi."

In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, Malema said: "I have nothing against Vavi and will always support and defend him as a brother and comrade... We speak one language with him. He is the only revolutionary remaining in Cosatu."

Malema was speaking in Sandton, accompanied by suspended ANCYL spokesman Floyd Shivambu and secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa.

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