COSATU President Zingiswa Losi called for
unity.
This follows after disruption caused by protesting mine workers led to the Workers Day rally being called off.
Losi said if unions were to come together and become one thing a lot can be achieved.
“We saw members of NUM and AMCU come together. This shows that we can win this fight when we are one.”
“The colours of our t-shirts might differ but the challenges workers face are the same.”
Losi said this was a cry for help.
“Issues workers face on daily basis at workplaces were exposed. We need to go back and reflect on where we went wrong. Where we need to change as a federations and correct that.”
“Elected leaders in trade unions need to be dedicated in addressing issues of workers.”
“We need strong leaders who will confronted frustrations of workers.”
“Let’s this be a reminder to the ANC that workers are tired of empty promises,” said Losi.
North West Police Brigadier Spokesman Sabata Mokgwabone said the police remains on high alert following the disruption of the May Day rally.
Mokgwabone said the situation is currently stable with no reports of injuries, loss of lives or damage to property.
The Chairperson of the PROVJOINTS Sello Kwena expressed disappointment about the conduct of those behind the disruption and consequent abandonment of the event. Kwena also cautioned that decisive action would be taken against anyone who breaks the law or threatens the safety and security of law abiding citizens in the province.
Ramaphosa was chased away as angry workers staged a protest and demanded him to leave.
This was ahead of his keynote address at the Cosatu rally at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg.
Members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) who are believed to be part of striking mineworkers at Sibanye-Stillwater accused Ramaphosa of not caring about the poor and working class.
Members of NUM and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) are demanding an increase of R1,000 a month, but Sibanye-Stillwater is offering R850.
