26 October 2009

SADESMO  National Spokesperson, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa,  today confirmed the names on the new SADESMO NEC, elected on Saturday, 24th October 2009, at UKZN Edgewood Campus, in KwaZulu-Natal. 

The newly elected NEC is as follows: 

President:                                                    Ntuthuko Majozi

Deputy President:                                        Lungisani Mbatha

Secretary General:                                      Xolani Ngwezi

Treasurer :                                                 Khetha Mzimela

Recording Secretary:                                  Zanele Mendela

Media & Publicity:                                      Mkhuleko Hlengwa  (National Spokesperson)

Political Education Officer:                         Siyabonga Ngidi

Projects & Activities Co-ordinator:              Landiwe Sithole

Academic Development Officer:                  Brian Masondo

National Junior Member:                            Sbongiseni Dhlomo 

Mkhuleko said: 

"On behalf of the newly elected SADESMO NEC, I  wish to thank all delegates for  attending the Conference this past weekend.  I am proud of the manner in which they exercised their political mandate by ensuring that the Conference went smoothly. We look forward to a healthy working relationship with all members and branches. We wish to assure them that their trust has not been misplaced.  We will advocate very strongly for the security of students'  interests throughout South Africa." 

He added: 

'The NEC has noted that some individuals within SADESMO seem to be at odds with the outcome of the Conference. I wish to state on record that the Conference was in line with the Constitution of the SADESMO. The newly elected NEC is legitimate. We will meet within the next 14 days to chart a clear way forward and to determine how SADESMO can best serve the interests of all South African learners and students.'

Mkhuleko concluded: 

'President Majozi has made it  very clear that the NEC is "committed to restoring and strengthening unity within the Movement and it is our solid expectation that all members will respect, protect and uphold the SADESMO's Constitution. 

SADESMO wishes to extend the warmest wishes to all Matric Pupils who, as of today, embark on their final exams, and we encourage them to study hard  so that their results are  favourable. We call upon parents, teachers and the entire South African community to ensure that these exams go well  and without any hindrance.' 
 

Contact:
Mkhuleko "Leko" Hlengwa
National Spokesperson: SADESMO
083 871 2711