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South African Press Association - May 22, 2007
"We know that he will use his new position to strengthen the unity within Sanac in the fight to reverse the spread of the virus," said Congress of SA Trade Unions spokesman Patrick Craven.
Heywood was elected deputy chairman of the Aids body last Friday. He was not immediately available for comment.
Craven said Cosatu endorsed the view of TAC leader Zackie Achmat that Heywood's election "shows a unity and a trust between government and civil society that wasn't there before. It also means a lot more will get done".
A newly constituted Sanac was launched on April 30, bringing together government and civil society in a renewed partnership against HIV and Aids.
The body is chaired by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and includes government ministers, business leaders and civil society.
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