South Africa's Congress of Trade Unions opposes efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's time in office past 2028. The labor federation warned that attempts to extend the leader's term beyond their constitutional limit threaten democracy across the region. ZANU PF delegates passed a resolution at an October conference in Bulawayo, calling for Mnangagwa to remain in office after his term expires.
International Secretary Bongani Masuku stated that the union stands in solidarity with the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions in defending constitutional principles. He noted that leaders who manipulate laws to retain power damage national progress and undermine regional democratic gains. Mnangagwa has stated that he will respect the constitution and allow for the selection of new leadership when his tenure concludes.
COSATU identified term manipulation as a growing regional problem where officials serve beyond legal mandates. The affiliate of the African National Congress emphasized that worker struggles transcend borders and necessitate a collective defense of governance standards. Trade unions view constitutional violations as threats that erode achievements made throughout Southern Africa.
International Secretary Bongani Masuku stated that the union stands in solidarity with the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions in defending constitutional principles. He noted that leaders who manipulate laws to retain power damage national progress and undermine regional democratic gains. Mnangagwa has stated that he will respect the constitution and allow for the selection of new leadership when his tenure concludes.
COSATU identified term manipulation as a growing regional problem where officials serve beyond legal mandates. The affiliate of the African National Congress emphasized that worker struggles transcend borders and necessitate a collective defense of governance standards. Trade unions view constitutional violations as threats that erode achievements made throughout Southern Africa.
