ANC Forced to Leave Cosatu Conference, Gwede Mantashe Slams Delegates Who “Served Divorce Papers”

• African National Congress National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe did not deliver his Cosatu address yet again
• Members of the ruling party were snubbed for a second day and walked out of the conference on Tuesday, 27 September
• Mantashe slammed the union for “serving its divorce papers in public” and called for a discussion into the matter

JOHANNESBURG - Members of the African National Congress were snubbed at the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) conference and believe the “divorce” should have been done behind closed doors.

Party members waited two days to deliver its message of support before eventually walking out.

Cosatu members did not allow ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe to address delegates at the event on Tuesday, 27 September, as well.

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The minister described the heckling as shameful and said ANC would not be pushed over.

Mantashe slammed the union for “serving its divorce papers in public” and called for Cosatu to meet with the ANC privately to discuss the concerns. News24 reported the politician said the events at the conference proved that the ANC-Cosatu alliance was weak.

Earlier, Cosatu Deputy President Mike Shingange said the ANC has been removed from its programme. According to EWN, the chaos was due to the ANC’s leader allegedly failing to safeguard the interest of workers.

Here’s what Mzansi said about the drama:

@Matheview said:

“We are getting somewhere as a nation. ANC must be rejected everywhere and that president who promised Ramaphosa that she’ll deliver Cosatu, should be embarrassed.”

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@Brettbenraphael wrote:

“That’s heart-warming to hear. Now, next step is to dissolve the “alliance” and set them free.. Let’s see something.”

@Shower3456 commented:

“Gwede Mantashe has come alive. Thanks to Cosatu members, we need this spirit for 2022 December conference. It is the ANC we know and encouraging. Pay the increase to those employees due since 2020!”

Gwede Mantashe booed off stage during Cosatu rally, SA says it’s a sign of what’s to come in 2024

In a related matter, Briefly News also reported Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) members hurled insults at National Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) Gwede Mantashe on Monday, 26 September.

The incident at the union’s 14th elective congress saw Mantashe leave the stage. The national chairperson was due to deliver a message of support on behalf of the ANC.

However, the event turned to chaos as Mantashe took the stage, with many delegates chanting “Asinamali” (We have no money) and “Hamba, Gwede” (Leave, Gwede).

Source: Briefly News