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Mike Shingange voted COSATU’s new President

Delegates broke into cheerful song and dance as the leadership results were announced.

Mike Shingange has been elected as the new President of COSATU, with Zingiswa Losi taking on the role of General Secretary. The election was marked by delegates breaking into cheerful song and dance, signaling the start of a new four-year term for the federation's top executive. Susan Khumalo and Mbali Blose were elected as First and Second Deputy Presidents, respectively, while Gerald Twala was appointed as the Deputy General Secretary. The union also saw the appointment of Khomotso Makhupola as the new National Treasurer.

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