Pretoria, December 29, 2021.- The Embassy of Cuba has learnt with great sorrow the sudden passing away of Comrade David Sipunzi, Secretary General of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), who was also Vicepresident of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) and member of the Presidential Council of WFTU.
Cuba loses a fgreat riend. Cde. David was a strong supporter of the Cuban workers in the historic fight against the criminal and illegal blockade imposed by the US government to our people for more than 60 years.
Cde. David was a committed defender of the working class. He contributed immensely in the South African and international working class struggles. He was also a dedicated fighter for socialism.
On behalf of the Confederation of Cuban Workers (CTC), the Cuban people and government, the Embassy of Cuba in South Africa conveys sincere condolences to his family, friends and the leadership of NUM in this difficult time.