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=Jimmy Seepe=

The Congress of South African Trade Unions mourns the sad passing of Jimmy Seepe, the political editor of City Press, and we send our condolences to his family and colleagues.

Jimmy regularly attended press conferences called by COSATU and its affiliates, and invariably asked highly pertinent and probing questions. His articles were always well researched and well written.

They were often controversial and on occasions we were not happy with them. But we knew we could always discuss our differences with Jimmy in a frank and comradely manner, and that his motives were always to promote debate and keep his readers well informed.

South Africa journalism has suffered a great loss, and Jimmy will be greatly missed within the trade union movement.


 * Patrick Craven (Editor, Shopsteward Journal)**
 * Congress of South African Trade Unions**
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=ANC saddened by death of Seepe=

JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress expressed sadness on Tuesday over the news of the death of City Press political editor Jimmy Seepe.

ANC spokesman Steyn Speed said Seepe was an experienced and respected journalist.

“Seepe was an experienced and widely respected journalist who always applied the highest standards of journalism in his work,” Speed said in a media statement.

He said Seepe would be remembered as a hard working journalist who was concerned about stories that affected the masses in the country.

“His determination to see the media used as a vehicle for information, education and vibrant debate earned him the respect of many within the ANC and across society.”

Seepe died on Monday night after having been in a coma since April. He collapsed at his home in Pimville after a ruptured blood vessel caused extensive bleeding on the brain. - Sapa.


 * From: http://www.citizen.co.za/index/article.aspx?pDesc=16783,1,22**



May 11, 2006

=SACP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING AWAY OF JIMMY SEEPE, CITY PRESS POLITICAL EDITOR.=

The South African Communist Party is saddened by the news of the passing away of Jimmy Seepe, City Press Political Editor.

Jimmy has over the years distinguished himself in the manner in which he carried out his work and maintained high level of professionalism in his duty. Of course we would not always agree with his analyses, but he will always be remembered for the fearless and yet sometimes controversial manner in which he reported.

We would like to express our most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

At the time when the profession is at pains and its credibility being correctly questioned, his passing away is a major setback.

Issued by:

SACP General Secretary
 * Blade Nzimande

For information contact:** Malesela Maleka SACP Spokesperson Tel: 011 339 3621 Fax: 011 339 4244 Mobile: 082 226 1802 e-mail : malesela@sacp.org.za**

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