There was an attempt on the life of Oscar Dlamini, General Secretary of the Service Employees Industrial Union last Thursday 25 May. Oscar was on his way to Umlazi township in Durban waiting outside the Dunlop plant for a taxi, when a grey BMW pulled up near him and the passenger fired shots at him. The two occupants of the car then physically attacked him and tried to force him into the car. Fortunately for Oscar a passing taxi driver shot at his assailants and then gave him a lift from the area. He suffered a twisted ankle during the struggle.
This attack came within days of the Privest company’s contract to supply labour to the Durban docks coming to an end. The Union is fighting for a worker controlled pool and for the work in the harbour to be shared.
We have already lost a comrade Vusi Mbeje and continue to appeal for support:
Please send message of support and contributions to:
DOCKERS DEFENCE CAMPAIGN
P. O. Box 181131
DALBRIDGE
DURBAN
SOUTH AFRICA
The Campaign is sponsored by the Service Employees Industrial Union, a registered union representing dock workers, and has been set up by union leaders together with socialists. It has the strong support of the family.
Further information from David Hemson: dhemson@pixie.udw.ac.za
Dr David Hemson
Social Policy Program
M Block
University of Durban-Westville
Private Bag X54001
DURBAN 4000
South Africa
Phone: 27 31 204 4752 or 204 4670
Fax: 27 31 204 4535
e-mail: dhemson@pixie.udw.ac.za
