Samwu demands R9.6 million from former leader Moses Miya

Samwu is pursuing a R9. 6 million claim against former deputy general secretary Moses Miya, who is accused of embezzling funds during his tenure.

A former leader of Samwu is facing a lawsuit from the organisation to repay millions of rand. Picture: Jacques Naude / Independent NewspapersTHE SA Municipal Workers’ Union wants to over R9.6 million from its former deputy general secretary Moses Miya, who is accused of stealing the money over three years.

The union later instituted an action in the Free State High Court against Miya for the payment of R9.6m. Two weeks ago, Judge Joseph Mhlambi found that the Free State High Court has no jurisdiction to entertain Samwu’s action.The basis of Miya’s special plea on jurisdiction was that he was based in Gauteng whereas the union filed its bid to recover the millions in the Free State, where his wife lived.In addition, Miya said Samwu sought an order directing Old Mutual Super Fund Pension Fund to deduct certain monies from his pension benefit.

Miya could not be reached for comment this week but Samwu’s current general secretary Dumisane Magagula said the union had received the high court ruling on jurisdiction.

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