Order of Luthuli for Sactwu’s Zikhali

President Jacob Zuma will award the late president of the SA Clothing and Textile Workers Union, John Zikhali, the Order of Luthuli in Sliver for his work in fighting unjust labour laws.

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President Jacob Zuma will honour the late president of the SA Clothing and Textile Workers Union, John Zikhali, with the Order of Luthuli in Sliver for his excellent contribution in fighting for justice in South Africa.

Zikhali will be honoured at an awards ceremony on April 28 for his contributions to challenging unjust labour laws through union development and galvanizing workers.

Zikhali served the trade union movement for more than 30 years at all levels, from shop steward to union president.

Sactwu general secretary Andre Kriel told Independent Media he was pleased at the recognition of the late president.

He said it was fitting that not only the rich and powerful were recognised, but also ordinary workers.

“It gives us renewed vigour and determination to fearlessly confront the current challenges which our country and movement face, and to convert it into something which can place us on a more positive future trajectory,” said Kriel.

Zikhali died in a car accident 10 years ago.

Labour Bureau

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