INTRO : Despite fears that tensions in the Tripartite Alliance could mark the beginning of the end of the historical pact, political analysts believe the alliance can still be saved. The ANC, COSATU and SACP pact will be tested at next month's municipal polls. Tension among the alliance partners surfaced at the COSATU national congress earlier this week. ANC National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, walked out of the congress, protesting against the ANC being billed to speak before the SACP and SANCO. He insisted on speaking at the end, saying it's in keeping with the alliance's traditions. But newly-elected COSATU President, Mike Shingange, has warned the ANC and the SACP that the federation will actively lead the alliance, rather than follow passively. Ntebo Mokobo has more.

<p>INTRO : Despite fears that tensions in the Tripartite Alliance could mark the beginning of the end of the historical pact, political analysts believe the alliance can still be saved. The ANC, COSATU and SACP pact will be tested at next month's municipal polls. Tension among the alliance partners surfaced at the COSATU national congress earlier this week. ANC National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, walked out of the congress, protesting against the ANC being billed to speak before the SACP and SANCO. He insisted on speaking at the end, saying it's in keeping with the alliance's traditions. But newly-elected COSATU President, Mike Shingange, has warned the ANC and the SACP that the federation will actively lead the alliance, rather than follow passively. Ntebo Mokobo has more.</p>

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Despite fears that tension in the Tripartite Alliance could mark the beginning of the end of the historical pact, experts believe the alliance can still be saved