Cosatu+statement+on+Khutsong

= **Cosatu statement on Khutsong** =

The Congress of South African Trade Unions understands and shares the frustration of the community of Khutsong at the approval by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) of legislation to do away with cross-boundary municipalities, which will see their municipality transferred to the North West Province.

COSATU cannot however condone the burning of houses and any other illegal acts. Parliament’s decision, although regrettable, was taken legitimately, and all South Africans should abide by the law of the land. We urge members of the community, and COSATU members in particular, to keep calm and support efforts to pursue this matter through the structures of the ANC and its allies.

Patrick Craven (Editor, Shopsteward Journal) Congress of South African Trade Unions 1-5 Leyds Cnr Biccard Streets Braamfontein, 2017

P.O.Box 1019 Johannesburg, 2000 South Africa

Tel: +27 11 339-4911/24 Fax: +27 11 339-5080/6940 E-Mail: patrick@cosatu.org.za