SATAWU+Gauteng+organiser+Oupa+Mbhele+shot

SATAWU statement, 07-Sep
=SATAWU Leader shot=

SATAWU has opened a case of Attempted Murder against the SAPS following the shooting of one of the top leaders of the organistion during a demonstration on Tuesday.

Cde. Oupa Mbhele was shot four times at close range and is currently in a serious condition in hospital. The name and identity of the offending officer is known to SATAWU and we will be following the matter closely.

SATAWU condemns this high handedness of the police. Regards,**
 * Ronnie Mamba**
 * National Media Officer, SATAWU**
 * 011 333 6127**
 * 082 646 5353**



COSATU Media Release, 8 September 2006
=COSATU condemns shooting=

The Congress of South African Trade Unions is horrified at the shooting of Cde. Oupa Mbhele of SATAWU, allegedly by an officer of the SAPS, during a demonstration on Tuesday. We send our best wishes to him for a full and speedy recovery and will fully support the action being taken by SATAWU to pursue a case of attempted murder. This tragedy reinforces COSATU’s determination to curb the excessive and increasing violence used by the police on demonstrations. There must be the fullest possible investigation into this incident and urgent steps taken to avoid any repetition of such conduct by the police. Patrick Craven (National Spokesperson)** P.O.Box 1019, Johannesburg, 2000, SOUTH AFRICA** Tel: +27 11 339-4911/24, Fax: +27 11 339-5080/6940/ 086 603 9667**
 * Congress of South African Trade Unions, 1-5 Leyds Cnr Biccard Streets**
 * Braamfontein, 2017**
 * Cell: 0828217456, E-Mail: patrick@cosatu.org.za**

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