Mantashe irks Cosatu congress as delegates decry ANC’s ‘Big Brother’ attitude
Mantashe was booed by congress delegates when his name was mentioned by SACP general secretary at start of his address.
At the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) congress yesterday, delegates expressed anger at the ANC's "Big Brother" attitude and accused it of undermining the union federation. Gwede Mantashe, the ANC national chair, was routed by Cosatu union affiliates when he demanded to speak last, as the SACP led the tripartite alliance.
Mantashe came under fire from Cosatu congress delegates, who were booed when his name was mentioned at the start of his address. Samwu, a Cosatu affiliate, criticised ANC arrogance, saying the party must not play "Big Brother" in the congress and undermine Cosatu. A Democratic Nurses Organisation of SA member was more scathing, calling for the ANC to sanction Mantashe for his "ill behaviour".
Cosatu affiliates said the ANC's arrogance "kills the party" and came at a time when people were angry with the party.
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