Media accreditation for the upcoming NUM Special National Congress, 4-7 September 2019 in Durban

Press Alert, 12 August 2019

MEDIA ACCREDITATION FOR THE UPCOMING NUM SPECIAL NATIONAL CONGRESS, 4-7 SEPTEMBER 2019 IN DURBAN

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) will hold a Special National Congress on September 4-7 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban. The Special Congress will be organised under the theme "The Power of Unity".

The Special Congress is convened to finalise the work of the National Congress held in 2018. Among the major tasks are issues pertaining to constitutional amendments. Congress will also deal with other policy matters.

After the Congress, the NUM will host a feedback rally for its members on the 7th September 2019 at Curries Fountain Stadium in Durban.

The main speakers to the Special Congress will be confirmed and announced soon.

For accreditation purposes, members of the media can send their details i.e names, contact details and the name of the media house where they work to lmammburu@num.org.za, mammburuu@gmail.com, and lchilwane@num.org.za

Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation timeously. The NUM will not be able to entertain the last-minute request for accreditation.

For more information, please contact:

David Sipunzi: NUM General Secretary: 082 883 7293
Livhuwani Mammburu: NUM National Spokesperson: 083 809 3257
Luphert Chilwane: NUM Media Officer: 083 809 3255

The National Union of Mineworkers
7 Rissik Street.
Cnr Frederick Johannesburg
Tel: 011 377 2111 Cell: 083 809 3257
Twitter: @Num_Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NUM/100860023402167