NUMSA * NUMSA Media Release, 2 September 2010* *NUMSA KZN Regional Leader Basil Cele Appears In Court Today*The Regional Chairperson of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) in KwaZulu-Natal Cde *Basil Cele* will appear this morning, 2 September 2010, at the Pinetown Magistrate's Court, after being arrested for leading a motor strike in New Germany, Durban.
The court appearance of Cde Cele is a result of the trumped-up charges by the SAPS intended to use the organs of class rule -- the courts -- to silence popular dissent and genuine struggles for a living wage by workers.
We are convinced that Cde Cele is innocent and he was leading a protected strike to raise workers frustrations with motor industry profiteers and exploiters. His arrest is being lurched by SAPS in cahoots with the employers as part of using the courts to mitigate over wage disputes through state apparatus.
Cde Cele as he appears in court he will not be alone, but will be joined by thousands of motor workers as he faces the judge. He will be inspired by the fighting spirit of trade union martyr Cde Vuyisile Mini as he defends himself and the rights of workers to organize under the low profile state-intensity to silence workers.
The details of the court appearance are as follows:
* *DATE:* 2 September 2010 (Thursday)
* *TIME:* 09h00
* *VENUE: *Pinetown Magistrate's Court, Pinetown
Members of the media are hereby invited to attend and report.
*Contact:*
*Castro Ngobese, National Spokesperson, 073 299 1595*
*Or*
*Mbuso Ngubane, Regional Secretary, 079 502 3242*
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