Zwelinzima Vavi

About

Accomplished labor leader who found success as the general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). He went on to become the vice-chairperson of the Millennium Labor Council.

Before Fame

He was once employed as a uranium plant clerk at Vaal Reefs mine.

Trivia

His biggest social media presence is on Twitter where he shares his views with over 600,000 followers.

Family Life

His father was a mine worker. He married Noluthando Norah Mathebe in 2007.

Associated With

He was outspoken in his criticism of the regime of President Jacob Zuma.