Netwerk24 reports that the SA Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) must cough up R103,885 due to damage caused by its striking members to Manzi Monate’s recreational facilities in Pretoria.  

The amount, with interest, must be paid to Manzi Monate Country Club Share Block (Pty) Ltd in Kameeldrift in terms of an order on Wednesday by the North Gauteng High Court.  Satawu also has to pay Manzi Monate’s legal costs.  In its court papers, Manzi Monate averred that strikers caused serious damage to the club’s premises and physically prevented ingress and egress.  This was notwithstanding the terms of a prior picketing agreement.  Damage was caused to the irrigation system and a company vehicle.  Various other costs were incurred. (Loosely translated from Afrikaans)

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