Corruption; We Told You So!

Corruption; We Told You So!

And No Doubt, More arrests to follow.

SAMWU Press statement; on the recent arrests in the North-West province.

By Tahir Sema.

This morning, three senior officials in the North-West Municipalities were arrested on corruption charges. This follows strike actions and demonstrations by members of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU). Workers called for end to the corruption that has been rampant in the Province. On the evidence that SAMWU had collected, more arrests are to follow.

This morning the Acting Municipal Manager of Rustenburg, the suspended Municipal Manager of Madibeng and his Chief Financial Officer were arrested and face corruption charges following the presentation made by SAMWU shop stewards to the Ministerial Task Team.

SAMWU in the North West was part of a special Ministerial Task Team to investigate corruption charges in the North-West Municipalities. This task team was established by the Minister Sicelo Siceka of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The task team was put in place after SAMWU had raised serious concerns of corruption. This vindicates the concerns of SAMWU.

We hope this is a clear indication that the Government is not going to compromise on any form of corruption that exists anywhere in the country. We will continue to work with the government and other authorities to ensure that those who abuse the public’s trust are brought to book.

SAMWU congratulates our members in the Province for their unfaltering campaign against corruption. Perpetrators should be warned! Whether you are in a ruling elite or a minor position, this union commits itself to rooting out corruption. There is no room for the corrupt in Government!

For comment contact Walter Theledi (Deputy General Secretary) on 0825586580