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COSATU says it is leaving it to its affiliated unions to decide whether to support the ANC or the SACP in the upcoming November local government elections. The two alliance partners are set to contest the elections separately, raising questions about whether COSATU could find itself caught in the middle of the political rift
COSATU says it is leaving it to its affiliated unions to decide whether to support the ANC or the SACP in the upcoming November local government elections. The two alliance partners are set to contest the elections separately, raising questions about whether COSATU could find itself caught in the middle of the political rift. The federation says the unity of workers remains paramount, with the matter expected to be debated at its 15th National Congress next month.
Guest: Mike Shingange - COSATU First Deputy President
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