Cosatu condemns racist murder 15-01-08

 

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, on 082 304 4055