We Bid Farewell To A Revolutionary Comrade!
The Food and
Allied Workers’ Union(F.A.W.U.) is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of a
dear member of our movement , comrade Jongikhaya “Joe” Tsewu, a dedicated and
loyal soldier of our trade union for most of his working life. The comrade sadly succumbed to COVID-19 on
Saturday 11 July 2020.
Comrade Joe
joined FAWU in the late eighties as an employee of Nestle’ in East London and
has since been active as a worker leader in various union structures. Comrade
Joe was a born worker leader and quickly rose through the ranks to become the chairperson
of the FAWU shop stewards council and full-time shop steward at Nestle’ in East London. He was later elected as the chairperson
of the Oscar Mpetha branch in East London before he was elected as provincial chairperson
of the Eastern Cape recently.
His roots
within the labour movement was founded and crafted by the South African Allied Workers
Union (SAAWU) under the leadership of Thozamile Gqwetha, Siza Njekelana, Yure
Mngyongolo, Boyce Melithafa, Sicelo Ndlevu and many activists of the Congress
movement in and around the then Border area.
He was a
disciplined and dedicated cadre of the ANC and led the vicious class struggle
unshaken. It is clear that the old guard of the working class is quickly disappearing
under the merciless attack of COVID-19. We salute you Cde Joe for a life well
lived and great sacrifices made especially during the darkest days of apartheid
and the Sebe regime within the Border region.
FAWU will
miss you dearly and grant you all the honour you so richly deserve. May your
soul rest in eternal peace.
Our
sincerest condolences goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of our beloved
and humble worker leader cde Joe and our thoughts and prayers are with them
during this difficult time.
Released by FAWU General Secretary,
Mayoyo Mngomezulu on behalf of the National Office Bearers, National Executive
Council, FAWU staff and members.
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