Numsa must take responsibility for violent strike action (videos)

The DA has called on Numsa to take responsibility for the loss of life and destruction of property, which has plagued its current industrial action the past weeks.

Industrial areas that have been affected by the violence and intimidation include Isando, Spartan, Jet Park, Sebenza and Wadeville.

Michael Waters MP, deputy chief whip and Lethabong constituency head, said: “During the past three weeks, 10 attacks have taken place in the area, with more than 20 private vehicles torched and several trucks petrol bombed.

“The police have an obligation and duty to protect life and property and should be enforcing the law and arresting every individual who breaks the law. A security guard has died from severe burns, another is on life support in ICU and another individual has had to have a finger amputated,” Waters said in a statement issued on Thursday.

“Yet the police have yet to make any arrests in connection with these crimes. This violent activity and senseless loss of life cannot go unpunished.

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“The Labour Relations Act allows for peaceful picketing, not violent picketing. In addition, Common Law provides for, vicarious liability, which allows union bosses to be held accountable if their members commit crimes while picketing.

“Numsa bosses have failed to condemn the murder, violence, intimidation and destruction of property, nor have they insisted that their members abide by the law. The strike and mayhem are spreading, while the police appear to be powerless,” added Waters.