[DEBATE] : COSATU condemns racist murder

[Dominic Tweedie]

COSATU Media Release, 15 January 2008


COSATU condemns racist murder


The Congress of South African Trade Unions is outraged at the
unprovoked attack on people in an informal settlement in Skielik,
Swartruggens, North West, which has left three dead, including a
three-month old baby, and seven seriously injured. We send our
condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and best wishes
to the injured for a full recovery.

We demand the immediate arrest of the alleged perpetrator, who went on
a wild shooting spree in the community, and whose identity is known to
the community. He is believed to be the son of a local farmer, who has
been involved in other racist attacks on the local farm workers and
dwellers.

COSATU fully supports the demonstration of protest by the local
community and shares their anger. Justice must be done.

For further information please phone the COSATU NW Provincial
Secretary, Solly Phetoe.

Patrick Craven (National Spokesperson)
Congress of South African Trade Unions


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