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Sunday Independent reports that National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) leaders at the Justice Department have been accused of being part of a “syndicate” destroying the department and involving themselves in management squabbles.
In a letter dated 5 July 2024, the Department’s Director-General, Doctor Mashabane, raised concerns with Nehawu’s general secretary Zola Saphetha, about the “misbehaviour” by the shop stewards, Peter Masango and Tsundzuka Moyana. Mashabane alleged in the letter that the two union leaders had, for a long time, been embroiled in management squabbles and differences – and were allegedly serving as the “mouthpiece” of some senior managers. “They are further part of a syndicate that has for long been destabilising the department and call themselves their advisers. There is a high possibility that you are not aware of their activities and association with forces outside the department that have long sought to prosecute activities not in line with the law,” the letter reads. The campaign was said to have “been ongoing in a sustained manner over some time.” Mashabane further claimed that the union leaders had no regard for the processes set up by the employer for engagement with labour unions to formally engage on labour issues. The letter to the Nehawu national leaders came as a response to Masango’s letter to the ministry demanding that Mashabane withdraw the suspension letter issued to the Deputy Director-General (DDG) Conny Mametja, who was reportedly suspended on 27 June. According to reports, Mametja was suspended after being charged by her boss for insubordination and plotting against Mashabane.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Thabo Makwakwa at Sunday Independent
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