COSATU discusses calling off action with ANC Youth League
7TH August 2012
COSATU, following its discussions with the ANC Youth League, can confirm that there will be no protest action on the 8th August 2012 as reported in the media. COSATU members who had concerns about the transport services on the day can rest assured that the transport will be running as usual.
The failure of the DA to engage with communities on their desperate circumstances is a matter of grave concern and this arrogance is not the kind of leadership we require in these difficult times. COSATU urged the Youth League to suspend any action until the parties have engaged, and the DA should provide feedback to the ANC youth League by the end of this week to ensure that dialogue is given a chance ahead of conflict and further protest.
COSATU will be calling on the COCT to compel the Provincial Government to engage with communities and stop fuelling racial tensions, with their conduct and reference and intimations to refugees being the ones who protest, COSATU confirms that it is not linked to this protest and that tomorrow will be a normal working day , but we do support the need for urgent improved services in many of the communities suffering poor services.
Statement issued by COSATU Western Cape Provincial Secretary, Tony Ehrenreich, August 7 2012
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