Four suspended Saftu national office bearers have been given the green light to contest elections at the national congress of the federation convened in Bokburg, Ekurhuleni.
The result, however, threw a spanner in the works as the triumphant group insisted the suspended officials should not be allowed to stand for election for the new term.
Vavi’s grouping retreated and called for presidents and general secretaries of affiliates to caucus a unifying decision. “We have, after serious reflection and noting the time lost since the beginning of the congress, agreed that it will be in the interests of democracy and unity in this congress to allow the suspended national office bearers to contest the elections,” said Ntshangase to thunderous applause and ululations from the Numsa and Sapu benches.
“Second, individual affiliate members reserve their legal right beyond this congress. Comrade Mac [Chavalala], Thabo [Matsose], Motshwari [Lecogo] and [Moleko] Phakedi should be allowed to contest the election.”
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