National Union of Mineworkers general secretary Frans Baleni voted out at union’s national congress and will be replaced by Free State leader David Sipunzi NATIONAL Union of Mineworkers general secretary Frans Baleni was voted out at the union’s national congress and replaced with its Free State leader David Sipunzi.The election, which took place late on Friday — on the last of the three-day congress — was close. Mr Sipunzi obtained 354 votes to Mr Baleni’s 345 votes ending the incumbent’s near decade long leadership.Acting president Piet Matosa was confirmed as the union president and North East secretary William Mabapa was elected to replace deputy general secretary Tshimane Montoedi.This means that Mr Sipunzi — who, according to Mr Matosa had never led wage talks with the Chamber of Mines — will lead the upcoming round of wage negotiations in gold and coal. Mr Matosa urged members to support him.The winning slate fought a tough battle after it was nominated by two of 11 regions. ...
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