COSATU congratulates NUM on successful national congress [SOUND]

# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has congratulated its affiliate, the National Union of Mineworkers, on a successful three-day national congress. The federation has also welcomed the election of Phillip Vilakazi as the NUM’s new president. COSATU’s Zanele Sabela says there is a need for unity and action in preventing job losses and ensuring ongoing safety for workers. She also reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to advancing worker rights: