[Via... http://www.egroups.com/group/Communist-Internet ] . ----- Original Message ----- From: Downwithcapitalism <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 8:59 PM Subject: [downwithcapitalism] FW: COSATU May Day statement May Day mobilisation. 1 May 2001, 00:14:26. Press statement issued by the Congress of South African Trade Unions. COSATU has organized the 2001 May Day celebrations that will take place in its various regions countrywide. The theme of this year's May Day is "Stop the job loss bloodbath! Create quality jobs; Fight poverty!" We are calling on all workers to attend these events to celebrate the victories that workers have achieved throughout the world. These victories need to be consolidated. There are also major struggles ahead such as job losses and rampant privatisation that need to be tackled head-on by the South African workers. ANC, COSATU and SACP Alliance leaders will speak at these events. All rallies start at 9 am. The programme is as follows: MAY DAY ACTIVITIES AND DEPLOYMENTS: EASTERN CAPE REGION: Venue: Transkei Technikon, Umtata Speakers: Thulas Nxesi, Xolani Phakhati (COSATU) Membathisi Mdladlana (ANC) Venue: Babs Madlakane Hall, Uitenhage Speakers: Gwede Mantashe, Welile Nolingo (COSATU) Membathisi Mdladlana (ANC) KWAZULUL NATAL REGION: Venue: Umlazi Stadium, Durban Speakers: Zwelinzima Vavi, Amon Ntuli (COSATU) M. Tshabalala Msimang, Sbu Ndebele (ANC) MPUMALANGA REGION: Venue: Kanyamazane Stadium, Nelspruit Speakers: Joseph Nkosi, Bones Skulu (COSATU) P Dexter, NJ Mahlangu (ANC) Venue: Kwagga Stadium, Nelspruit Speakers: Randall Howard, Fundi Nsimande (Cosatu) Thoko Didiza (ANC) WESTERN TRANSVAL REGION: Venue: Potchefstroom Stadium Speakers: Archie Palane, Lindelwa Dunjwa (COSATU) M Lekota (ANC) Venue: Mphatlalatsane Hall, Vaal Speakers: Alinah Rantsoele, Abey Witbooi (COSATU) Amos Masondo (ANC) NORTHERN CAPE/ FREE STATE REGION: Venue: Agricultural college, Taung Speakers: Senzeni Zokwane, Freddie Mohai (Cosatu) J Radebe, W Direko (ANC) Venue: Upington Civi Hall, Upington Speakers: Joseph Thee, Derrick Cele (COSATU) G. Fraser Moleketi, M Dipico (ANC) NORTHERN PROVINCE REGION: Venue: Pildich, Pretoria West Speakers: Slumko Nondwango, Joyce Pekane(COSATU) M Msimang, Fth Mkatshwa (ANC) Venue: New Mokopane Training College, Mahwelereng Speakers: Petrus Mashishi, Louisa Thipe (COSATU) S Mufamadi, N Ramahlodi (ANC) WESTERN CAPE REGION: Venue: Company gardens, City Centre - CT Speakers: Xolile Nxu, Ebrahim Patel (COSATU) D. President Zuma, E Rasool (ANC) WITS REGION: Venue: Library Gardens, Johannesburg Speakers: Crosby Moni (COSATU) N. Mapisa-Nqakula, M. Shilowa (ANC) ..................... Siphiwe Mgcina COSATU Spokesperson [EMAIL PROTECTED] 082-821-7456 339-4911 Visit the COSATU web site at http://www.cosatu.org.za/press/latest.html for copies of our most recent press statements. Get free e-mail for union members. Visit www.union.org.za and sign up now! It's free! COSATU takes steps to ensure that any attachments are free from viruses. You should, however, carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. COSATU accepts no liability for loss or damage caused by software viruses. SPAM TO FOLLOW Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
