Vavi's statement on withdrawn grievance
Cosatu General secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has released a statement regarding the Cosatu grievance hearing that happened on Monday morning.
Here is the full statement below:
Today, I attended the COSATU grievance hearing chaired by an outside and independent person. After about two hours, the grievant withdrew the grievance. I am pleased that the grievance has been finalized. I hope that we all can put this saga behind us so that we all can concentrate on the real issues of the day – ensuring that we have a vibrant trade union federation that promotes South Africa, the interests of workers and the working class as a whole.
As you know, on the advice of my lawyers, I laid a charge of extortion with the South African police Services (SAPS). I trust and hope that the SAPS will deal with this matter expeditiously.
In the light of the extreme damage that has been done to my reputation, I will consult with my lawyers to consider any further actions about this matter.
I will have to deal with this issue with my wife and family and I hope that you will all afford me the opportunity to deal with this matter privately and in the most constructive manner possible.
I wish to thank all those who have expressed their support. Today, I attended the COSATU grievance hearing chaired by an outside and independent person. After about two hours, the grievant withdrew the grievance. I am pleased that the grievance has been finalized. I hope that we all can put this saga behind us so that we all can concentrate on the real issues of the day – ensuring that we have a vibrant trade union federation that promotes South Africa, the interests of workers and the working class as a whole.
As you know, on the advice of my lawyers, I laid a charge of extortion with the South African police Services (SAPS). I trust and hope that the SAPS will deal with this matter expeditiously.
In the light of the extreme damage that has been done to my reputation, I will consult with my lawyers to consider any further actions about this matter.
I will have to deal with this issue with my wife and family and I hope that you will all afford me the opportunity to deal with this matter privately and in the most constructive manner possible.
I wish to thank all those who have expressed their support.
-Press Statement