Shingange vs Cosatu Power Struggle | Johannesburg News

Mike Shingange, Cosatu’s first deputy president and Nehawu’s leader, is heading to court after being suspended for allegedly ignoring instructions on signing nomination forms — a move that’s sparked a union showdown as Cosatu’s congress stalls over delegate disputes. With backing from key allies like the National Union of Mineworkers, who are also fiercely resisting Eskom’s controversial restructuring plan (calling it a privatization threat), Shingange’s legal battle could reshape labor politics — especially as both unions push Cosatu to abandon ANC support and back the SACP in elections. The congress, meant to convene Monday through Thursday, remains deadlocked by Tuesday morning. 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/2026-09-15-front-runner-mike-shingange-takes-bid-for-cosatu-president-to-court/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dbbe39abe178ab17 Report issues to [email protected].