23 NOVEMBER 2015 8AM

COSATU President Sdumo Dlamini says the role of labour unions in the country is at a vital stage, with the current economic decline. **ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Chairperson Sihle Zikalala says the ruling party wants more government resources and funding to be given to operation level of government departments as opposed to top management. **Parliamentary support services staff belonging to trade union Nehawu will embark on a total shutdown of services from this morning. **Pope Francis heads to Africa this week for the riskiest trip of his papacySUDISHA