TRIBUTES are pouring in for the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) General Secretary David Sipunzi, who died on Christmas day.
The cause of his death is still unknown at this stage.
“The family of comrade David Kolekile Sipunzi confirmed that he passed on at 11 am (on Friday),” said William Mabapa, NUM Deputy General Secretary.
“Comrade David Kolekile Sipunzi will always be remembered for his forthrightness, commitment and dedication in championing the cause of the working class to ensure, protect and safeguard their jobs and conditions of employment.”
“He was a trade unionist who did not cease to fight for the rights of the NUM members. Comrade Sipunzi dedicated his entire life to the service of the mine, construction and energy workers in South Africa until his untimely death. He was a firm believer in the rights of the downtrodden and the voice of the voiceless.”
The World Federation of
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