MEDIA ALERT: COSATU to outline 15th National Congress outcomes and Local Government Elections campaign 

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)’s newly elected National Office Bearers invite members of the media to a briefing on the outcomes of its 15th National Congress and the launch of its campaign to secure a decisive victory for its Alliance partners, the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP), in the local government elections scheduled for 4 November 2026.

COSATU’s 15th National Congress, held from 12–14 October 2026 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, resolved to support both Alliance partners.

The briefing will explain the meaning and implications of the resolution, including how COSATU intends to implement its decision to rally behind both the ANC and the SACP at the polls. It will also give the Federation an opportunity to communicate its position directly and respond to questions from the media.

DETAILS OF THE MEDIA BRIEFING

Date:                Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Time:                11:00

Venue:              COSATU House, 110 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the briefing.

Issued by COSATU

Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson

Mobile: 079 287 5788 / 077 600 6639

Email: zaneles@cosatu.org.za