The Democratic Alliance in the City of Tshwane has laid criminal charges at the Brooklyn police station against the South African Municipal Workers Union following allegations of sabotage and conspiracy to kidnap.
Image: Twitter @Our_DADemocratic Alliance in the City of Tshwane has laid criminal charges at the Brooklyn police station against the South African Municipal Workers Union .The party says it is appealing to the police to swiftly examine the evidence provided to protect the lives of citizens and municipal employees.
DA Tshwane Caucus spokesperson Kwena Moloto, “We are calling upon SAMWU to show responsible leadership and to stop playing with politics. The reality is that the municipality cannot afford the extra R600-million that SAMWU is demanding and will add to our wage bill, but if SAMWU disagrees they should take the fight to the Local Government Collective Bargaining Council instead of resorting to destruction and violence.
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