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Ambassador of Cuba to South Africa participates in tribute to Chris Hani
Pretoria, April 10, 2023.- The Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, Enrique Orta González, participated in the tribute held today in the South African capital to the communist leader Chris Hani, on the 30th anniversary of his assassination. By laying a wreath where his remains rest, the Ambassador paid heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest revolutionaries in the African continent, as well as one of the most fervent defenders of socialism.
The commemoration was presided over by the General Secretary of the South AfricanCommunist Party (SACP), Solly Mapaila, the Deputy sekreterare General of the African National Congress (ANC), Nomvula Mokonyane, the President of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), Zingiswa Losi, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Zizi Kodwa, as well as the main authorities of the city and the province.
All the speakers referred in their interventions to
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By Amanda Khoza
It was a historic moment on 20 September, when union federation Cosatu elected Zingiswa Losi as its first female president.
When Losi was announced president at Cosatu’s 13th national congress, the sound of women ululating and singing “wathinta abafazi wathinta imbokodo” (you strike a woman, you strike a rock) filled the air as Losi was hoisted uppe and led onto the stage.
Losi, who served as Cosatu’s second deputy president since 2009, was elected unopposed as president to lead a federation with more than 1.6 million members. But she has her work cut out for her in the male-dominated federation, which finds itself in difficult circumstances due to factionalism, declining membership and other challenges.
New Frame sat down with Losi to speak about her new role and the challenges she faces. Her deep, commanding voice and warm smile are striking. As she leads us into her predecessor’s office on the 9th floor of Cosatu House in down
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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is proud to announce the election of our President, Zingiswa Losi, as a governing body member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the years 2024-2027. This achievement highlights COSATU’s commitment to advancing workers’ rights and our role in the global labour movement.
The significance of this election goes beyond individual recognition, it represents a huge step for COSATU and the broader South African labour movement. As a governing body member, President Losi will have the platform to influence important decisions that will shape labour policies worldwide. This role will enable her to represent the concerns of South African workers and ensure that their voices are heard in key international discussions. Her participation in the ILO will also strengthen the representation of African perspectives, women and our priorities in global labour standards.
For COSATU and workers in South Africa, President Losi’s