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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: NUM Commemorates 43 Years of Advocacy at Anniversary Event in Matlosana
Description: The National Union of Mineworkers, NUM marks its 43rd anniversary today with a main event in Matlosana in the North West.The Union was launched on this day in 1982 in Klerksdorp and quickly grew into one of the country's biggest union for black mineworkers. Founding General Secretary Cyril Ramaphosa, President James Motlatsi and Deputy president Elijah Barayi led the union in its early years.Three years later, in 1985, the NUM played a central role in setting up COSATU. Union leaders and former members are expected to attend today's commemoration. Elvis Presslin spoke to Livhuwani Mammburu, Spokesperson for the National...