Mashatile says ANC will stay humble despite accusations of arrogance
African National Congress (ANC) deputy president Paul Mashatile says the party will remain humble despite accusations of arrogance.
He was responding to criticism from some COSATU leaders.
LGE 2026 | ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile reacts to ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe’s walkout at COSATU’s 15th National Congress, saying he is yet to receive a full report on the incident, which unfolded amid tensions at the federation’s gathering. https://t.co/DBBhlqTjHA — SABC News (@SABCNews) October 14, 2026 This was after the ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe walked out of the federation’s national congress on Monday.
Mantashe was not happy that he had to speak before the South African Communist Party (SACP) and South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO), saying it was not in keeping with alliance traditions and insisting on speaking last.
His actions prompted some delegates to accuse both Mantashe and the ANC of arrogance .
Mashatile says he will get a full report of what happened.
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