Cosatu Congress Stalled by Leadership Rift | Johannesburg News

Cosatu’s congress ground to a halt after 1,800 delegates were sent home amid a leadership crisis sparked by the suspension of first deputy president Mike Shingange, who defied union orders to run for president. Deadlock over his eligibility stretched for two days, with affiliated unions withholding credentials and preventing quorum — forcing an adjournment under Cosatu’s own rules. President Zingiswa Losi, in a closed session, called it a painful but necessary step to protect the federation’s unity and workers’ interests. Now, the executive committee must urgently resolve the conflict before reconvening — with Losi urging delegates to return focused on workers’ struggles, not personal battles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-09-16-cosatu-in-chaos-power-struggle-forces-congress-to-collapse/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5170b8ee4c31809b Report issues to [email protected].