JOINT SACP AND COSATU STATEMENT
The SACP and COSATU wish to dismiss reports of supposed rift between
our two
organisations stemming from COSATU’s views on the issue of the
procurement of Ministerial vehicles.
Media reports on this have sought to pit COSATU and the SACP against
each other,
hinting that, in expressing its view that vehicles over R1m should be
returned,
COSATU had “turned on” the SACP General Secretary, Cde Blade
Nzimande.
The fraternal bonds between our two organisations have withstood time
and many
testing issues, and will never be shaken as long as we share a strong
commitment to advancing the interests of the working class. The
strength of our
relationship allows for open engagement and the holding of different
views from
time to time.
In this regard we accept that, while the purchase of the vehicle was
handled by
officials of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Cde Blade
Nzimande in his capacity as Minister should have taken a more hands-on
approach
to ensure a more cost effective procurement. We also accept that any
vehicle
purchased for use by Cde Blade needs to take into account VIP
Protection
security requirements.
Cde Blade has already expressed regret for any offence caused by this
matter
and COSATU accepts this apology. We will await a response on behalf of
the
Cabinet collective regarding the vehicles.
COSATU and the SACP will continue to work together in assisting our
government
to improve control over government expenditure.
Malesela Maleka
SACP Spokesperson – 082 226 1802
Patrick Craven
COSATU Spokesperson – 082 821 7456
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