MATSAPHA: Former Nurses Union President Bheki Mamba has been elected President of the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland(TUCOSWA) while Mduduzi Gina retained his position as Secretary General.
Reached for comments, Bheki Mamba, the new TUCOSWA President congratulated the newly elected members adding that the Executive comes at a critical stage of the struggle for democracy.
”This organization plays a critical role in the struggle for democracy and it is a vehicle for change. We believe the new Executive members understand that ans we will work together to achieve our goals. The enemy is still strong, we shouldn’t underestimate the enemy and we must do everything we can and use all resources to fight the enemy”, said the newly elected TUCOSWA President.
The federation held its elective conference this week and the elections were concluded on Thursday.
Other leaders who were elected include Futhie Dlamini(First Deputy President), Nicholas Nkomondze(Second Deputy President) and Winile Mlotsa(First Deputy Secretary General).
The affiliates also elected Sikelela Dlamini as Deputy Secretary General, Thabile Zwane(Treasurer), Maureen Nkambule(Deputy Treasurer), Musa Sifundza(National Organizing Secretary) while Zodwa Nkonde was elected Deputy National Organizing Secretary.
TUCOSWA elects new leadership.