Wednesday, 30 December 2020: Eskom has
learnt with great sadness of the passing of Mr David
Sipunzi, the General-Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), one
of the largest labour unions for Eskom employees. Eskom was informed that Mr
Sipunzi met his untimely death on Christmas day after a very short-illness.
We would like to
pass our heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Sipunzi family; the members
and leaders of the NUM.
Mr Sipunzi was a
dedicated servant of the working class. His contribution to trade unionism in
general and worker rights in particular is unquestionable.
As Eskom, we were
honoured and privileged to interact and work with a principled leader and
hardworking person like Mr Sipunzi. He will indeed be sorely missed. May his soul
rest in eternal peace.
ENDS