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NTI secretary Monewa Mogwena says the workers are struggling to survive without their salaries. Photo by Keletso Mkhwanazi
WORKERS from the North West Transport Investment (NTI) protest outside the North Gauteng High Court on Wednesday, 12 February. Â
They’re demanding the removal of Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP) Thomas Samsons due to allegations of maladministration and corruption. Â
The workers haven’t received their salaries for more than nine months.Â
The case against Samsons is set to resume on Wednesday, 12 February.Â
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) is urging the court to uphold its previous ruling that deemed Samsons unfit for his position. Â
In November 2024, the high court ruled Samson unfit, but he appealed the decision. Â
North West Transport Investment (NTI) workers protest outside the North Gauteng High Court. Photo by Keletso Mkhwanazi
This appeal follows an urgent application by the government and Satawu for Samsons’ removal due to the alleged issues within the entity.Â
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Amanda Tshemese, representing Satawu, emphasised the unacceptability of workers at NTI not receiving salaries for more than nine months, especially a a government entity.Â
“Satawu has been calling for his removal. This guy thinks he is untouchable and above the law. Workers have suffered under him, and enough is enough.Â
“When the high court ruled in our favour last year, it was clear that his looting days were numbered,” she said.Â
The Satawu leadership, led by general secretary Jack Mazibuko, is attending the court hearing in significant numbers to support the picketing workers.Â
Monewa Mogwena, NTI secretary, said the workers have struggled a lot.Â
“Our cars and houses have been repossessed, and we can’t pay for our children’s school fees. We are coming here for the third time, and after being found guilty, he appealed. But this time, we are confident that the case will take a victorious turn and bring an end to our struggles,” he said.
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