COSATU STANDS WITH ZCTU AND THE PEOPLE OF ZIMBABWE IN REJECTING THE MUTILATION OF THE COUNTRY’S CONSTITUTION TO EXTEND THE STAY OF THE PRESIDENT

COSATU STANDS WITH ZCTU AND THE PEOPLE OF ZIMBABWE IN REJECTING THE MUTILATION OF THE COUNTRY’S CONSTITUTION TO EXTEND THE STAY OF THE PRESIDENT The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) in calling for the defence of democracy, constitutionalism and the rule of law in Zimbabwe and throughout the SADC region.   The ZCTU’s call comes after the resolution taken at the recent Conference of ZANU PF, the ruling party of Zimbabwe, to call for the extension of the term of the incumbent President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. ZCTU made it clear that this is an affront to democracy, good governance and respect for the sanctity of public office.   COSATU expresses unwavering solidarity with the workers and people of Zimbabwe in their efforts to defend democracy, advance constitutionalism and ensure good governance. To that extent, COSATU as part of the Southern African Trade Union Coordinating Council (SATUCC) family and the broader international trade union movement remains a key part of the struggle for democracy, social justice, accountability and end to corruption and abuse of public office. GUEST: ZANELE SABELA - COSATU SPOKESPERSON