Cosatu calls for alliance talks as SACP prepares to go solo
As tensions rise within the tripartite alliance, Cosatu’s recent reaffirmation of its non-partisan stance offers a glimmer of hope for unity and collaboration in addressing key national issues, from migration to unemployment.
COSATU, a key partner in South Africa's Tripartite Alliance, is facing an important decision at its congress about supporting the ANC or the SACP in the 2026 local government elections. The federation's executive assistant, Matthew Parks, confirmed that COSATU still officially supports the ANC, but the SACP's decision to contest elections independently adds complexity.
Parks said the final choice would depend on what affiliated unions decide after consulting their members. COSATU would remain part of the alliance and would not abandon either party. The congress must find a way to reconcile the differences between the ANC and SACP, or decide to support both, in order to continue advocating for workers' interests.
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