By PETER DUBEMore by this AuthorPRETORIA,South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa got a major boost ahead of the crucial May 8 elections after the powerful Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) resolved to support the ruling African National Congress (ANC). 'SUPPORT CAMPAIGNS'But Cosatu’s central executive committee (CEC) has since announced its decision to stick with the South African leader. PAST SKIRMISHESDespite the labour federation’s clear signs of discomfort with the ANC, Mr Phetoe said the federation did not regret supporting President Ramaphosa. Gauteng provincial secretary Dumisani Dakile has previously accused ANC under President Ramaphosa of “having no appetite” for change. It is resisting, as far as we are concerned,” said Mr Dakile.

Source: Daily Nation March 05, 2019 10:18 UTC