City to sue Satawu
2006-05-17 12:53
Johannesburg - The City of Cape Town is considering laying criminal charges against the South African Transport and Allied Workers (Satawu) after a march on parliament by striking security guards on Tuesday turned violent, the government news agency BuaNews reported on Wednesday.
The agency quoted City of Cape Town Mayoral spokesperson Robert McDonald as saying the City respected the guards' right to embark on a strike for better wages "but we condemn the violent behaviour shown by Satawu members during their strike."
The City was in the process of instituting criminal as well as civil proceedings against Satawu, he said.
A journalist working for the Sapa news agency was injured after an attack by the striking guards. Several cars, some belonging to members of parliament were damaged and shop windows were broken.
Meanwhile the South African National Security Employers Association says talks aimed at resolving the strike will resume on Friday.
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration has reportedly drafted a deal it hopes will be acceptable to both parties.
The latest round of talks were adjourned on Tuesday after the parties could not reach an agreement.