Mike Shingange
South AfricapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mike Shingange is the deputy president of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and a strong advocate for workers' rights. He has publicly supported the SACP's decision to contest the 2026 municipal elections independently, criticizing the ANC for sidelining its allies and failing to uphold the principles of their alliance.
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Mike Shingange is the current first deputy president of Cosatu whose eligibility to stand for presidency was questioned.
ANC-SACP rift spills over into chaotic Cosatu congressMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-09-16
South Africa· 2026-09-16
Cosatu expressed its support for the SACP’s decision to contest the 2026 municipal elections.
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-03-18
South Africa· 2025-03-18
