COSATU 6th National Congress: Programme
Tuesday, 16 September 1997
- Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika
The Internationale
- Presentation and adoption of credentials - Assistant General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi
- Adoption of agenda
- Ratification of Minutes of 5th National Congress
- Presidential address - President P J Gomomo
- Introduction of guests - International Relations Secretary Bangumzi Sifingo
- Messages of support - General Secretary Mbhazima Shilowa
- Address by the President of the ANC - President N R Mandela
LUNCH
- Secretariat report - General Secretary Mbhazima Shilowa
9.1 Discussion on the report
September Commission - 2nd Vice President Connie September
10.1 Discussion on the report
International issues
11.1 Address by the OATUU General Secretary - Hassan Somonu
11.2 Address by the Deputy General Secretary of the CTC - Francisco Harvey Duran
11.3 Address by the ICFTU General Secretary - Bill Jordan
11.4 Discussion on the international scene
11.5 International Resolutions
SUPPER
Musical evening with Jabu Khanyile and Bayete
Wednesday, 17 September 1997
- Address by the Swedish LO President - Bertil Jonsson
- Organisational issues
14.1 Discussion on the report
14.2 Organisational Resolutions
LUNCH
- Financial Report
15.1 Treasurer's Report - Treasurer Ronald Mofokeng
15.2 Presentation and adoption of audited statements
- Resolutions on Constitutional Amendments
SUPPER
Thursday, 18 September 1997
- Address by SACP Acting Chairperson - Acting Chairperson Blade Nzimande
- Political Issues
18.1 Discussion on the reports
LUNCH
- Social and Economic Issues
19.1 Discussion on the reports
SUPPER
Friday, 19 September 1997
- Election of National office Bearers
- Announcement of the Election results
- Message by the incoming General Secretary
- Closing speech by the incoming President
PLEASE NOTE
Opening times:
09h00 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
09h30 (Friday)
Closing times:
18h00 (Tuesday)
19h00 (Wednesday)
19h00 (Thursday)
14h00 (Friday)
Buses leave hotels at exactly 08h00 each morning.
Supper and lunch will be provided at Congress venue.
The whole congress is open.