Saturday was the first protest by the SWF as a union recognised as such by the 21 June ruling of Judge André van Niekerk. But tGunmen, usually — and sometimes almost flatteringly — referred to asa Zulu term meaning young bulls full of strength and action, have been accused of opening fire on a trade union gathering last Saturday afternoon near the centre of Germiston.
According to Nhlanhla Makhaula of the local Casual Workers Advice Office, two union members, an official of the CWAO and two bystanders were wounded. One of the apparently wounded bystanders fled the scene when others were taken to hospital.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.