COSATU Congress delayed as NUM demands clarity on Mike Shingange’s suspension
The start of COSATU’s elective Congress has been delayed amid a dispute over Mike Shingange’s suspension, with NUM calling for clarity before proceedings continue.
The COSATU Congress has faced a setback due to the suspension of first deputy president Mike Shingange by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU). The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has demanded that Shingange's status be clarified before the Congress can proceed, as the suspension was initiated despite instructions not to sign a COSATU presidential nomination document.
NUM President Phillip Vilakazi emphasized that the issue must be resolved to prevent setting a precedent for how future union leaders are treated, and that the leadership contest should focus on the candidate's ability to navigate the current political landscape.
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