COSATU congraculates Tsotsi 03-03-06

 

COSATU congratulates Tsotsi

The Congress of South African Trade Unions congratulates all those involved in the production of Tsotsi on their stunning success in winning the Oscar for best foreign-language film. This is a massive vote of confidence in the skills, flair and dedication of workers in the creative arts in South Africa

COSATU, and in particular its affiliates PAWE and MUSA, who organise creative workers, have long argued that the media, especially television, have ignored the wealth of artistic talent in this country, and imported far too many shows. Let us hope that the success of Tsotsi will encourage a big increase in local procurement of films, TV shows and stage plays, which will create large numbers of jobs and provide top quality entertainment for South Africans.