# Cosatu breaks with ANC for left-wing pact

> Cosatu president Mike Shingange calls for unity with ANC and SACP after breaking exclusive support.
- Title: Cosatu breaks with ANC for left-wing pact · Daily Maverick
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Daily Maverick — https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-14-cosatu-breaks-with-exclusive-anc-support-to-back-left-wing-super-pact
- Author: Naledi Mashishi
- Published: 2026-10-14T21:12:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cosatu, anc, sacp, local elections 2026, super pact, triple alliance, mike shingange, news, politics
## Cosatu president elected
Mike Shingange won 973 votes to become Cosatu president, beating Mabutho Cele with 836 votes.
## Cosatu breaks ANC support
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
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.
## Key takeaway

Cosatu will support ANC, SACP, and left-wing parties in local elections under a 'super pact' after previously backing only ANC.