SACP supports COSATU as it resolves internal challenges following congress collapse [SOUND]

# The South African Communist Party says it stands with the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ unity and the broader unity of the entire progressive trade union movement. This comes after COSATU’s 15th national congress collapsed earlier this week over a squabble over leadership and delegate credentials. SACP’s Alex Mashilo says it respects COSATU’s organisational independence and looks forward to the union federation resolving its internal challenges and constituting the congress formally when it reconvenes: