Vincent Mabuyakhulu

Vincent Mabuyakhulu (20 November 1958 – 12 July 2006) was a South African politician and trade unionist from KwaZulu-Natal. He was Vice President of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), one of the largest affiliates of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu). Later, he represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from May 2004 until his death in July 2006.

Early life and union career Born on 20 November 1958, Mabuyakhulu came from a family of trade unionists: his brothers John, Dan, and Mike were also prominent activists. His Zulu clan name was Ndiyema. His involvement in the trade union movement began in 1985, when he was elected as a shop steward for the Metal and Allied Workers Union (Mawu), one of Numsa's forerunners, at his workplace, Lennings Manganese, in the KwaZulu bantustan. He was also secretary of Mawu's local branch in Isithebe. He was a member of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Water Affairs and Forestry. While serving in the seat, he died on 12 July 2006 in Durban after a short illness.