From Daily Maverick · Naledi Mashishi · · 1m
Cosatu breaks with ANC for left-wing pact
Cosatu president Mike Shingange calls for unity with ANC and SACP after breaking exclusive support.
In brief
Cosatu president Mike Shingange calls for unity with ANC and SACP after breaking exclusive support. Cosatu will support ANC, SACP, and left-wing parties in local elections under a 'super pact' after previously backing only ANC. Originally reported by Daily Maverick.
Cosatu president elected
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Mike Shingange won 973 votes to become Cosatu president, beating Mabutho Cele with 836 votes.
Cosatu breaks ANC support
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Cosatu ends exclusive ANC backing to support left-wing parties in local elections.
Super pact announced
Cosatu members commit to voting for ANC, SACP, and left-wing parties in the 'super pact'.
SACP contests elections
SACP joins local elections for the first time, prompting Cosatu's shift from ANC-only campaigning.
ANC chair walks out
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ANC national chair Gwede Mantashe walked out before his address due to SACP leader Solly Mapaila speaking next.
Cosatu demands apology
Cosatu asked ANC for formal apology after Mantashe walked out, saying they deserve it.
The key point
Cosatu will support ANC, SACP, and left-wing parties in local elections under a 'super pact' after previously backing only ANC.
