# Union federation COSATU has elected Mike Shingange as its new president. The federation’s outgoing president, Zingiswa Losi, has been elected as general secretary. More than one-thousand-800 delegates voted at the federation’s 15th national congress in Kempton Park. Shingange defeated Mabutho Cele, while Losi beat outgoing general secretary Solly Phetoe. Susan Khumalo was elected first deputy president, Mbali Blose second deputy president, and General Twaka deputy general secretary. Kgomotso Makhupola is the new treasurer.
Mike Shingange elected as new COSATU president