SAMWU saddened by the passing away of its former Deputy General Secretary

29 May 2019

SAMWU saddened by the passing away of its former Deputy General Secretary

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has learnt with a heavy heart, the passing away of its former Deputy General Secretary Comrade Duma Lebakeng. SAMWU Deputy General Secretary, Dumisane Magagula has already conveyed a message of condolences on behalf of the country’s municipal workers and the union’s members to Cde Lebakeng’s wife.

Cde Duma Lebakeng who passed away this morning began working for SAMWU as an organizer in September 2003 and was later elected as Northern Cape Provincial Secretary, he was subsequently elected as the union’s Deputy General Secretary. At the time of his passing Cde Duma was working for the Department of Public Works.

We once again convey our deepest, heartfelt, and sincere condolences to the Lebakeng family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time of mourning. We further thank them for having have borrowed us Cde Lebakeng in the service of the country’s municipal workers. May the spirit of Cde Duma Lebakeng rest in peace and power!

Issued by SAMWU Secretariat

Koena Ramotlou
General Secretary
(073 254 9394)

Or

Dumisane Magagula
Deputy General Secretary
(084 506 4005)