Mike Shingange voted COSATU’s new President

Mike Shingange has been elected as the new president of COSATU. Former president Zingiswa Losi is now the union’s General Secretary.

Delegates broke into cheerful song and dance as the leadership results were announced, marking the start of a new four-year term in office for the federation’s top executive.

Joining Shingange in the presidency are Susan Khumalo, announced as the First Deputy President, and Mbali Blose, who takes the role of Second Deputy President uncontested.

Filling the crucial administrative role, Losi steps into the position of General Secretary, with Gerald Twala taking up the Deputy General Secretary.

Meanwhile, Khomotso Makhupola has been announced as the federation’s new National Treasurer.