Cosatu KZN confident of huge crowd at anti-corruption march
Cosatu KZN says it expects a large turnout in Durban tomorrow - as the trade union federation embarks on a nationwide general strike over corruption.
The Durban march - which will set off from King Dinuzulu Park - will be one of 13 planned across the country.
Members of unions including Nehawu, Denosa, Poprcu and the Communication Workers Union are expected to take part.
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Speaking in Durban earlier - Cosatu Provincial Secretary - Edwin Mkhize said corruption and state capture put workers at a disadvantage.
"Guptas are not alone, but they pose an immediate threat to the liberation of South Africans and the sustainability of our democratic gains. We call [on] the state president to urgently start a Commission of Inquiry into state capture and further heed the call that all those involved be charged and pay back [the looted money] in order to create more jobs for people and to develop skills," he says.
Meanwhile, Santaco says taxis will operate normally in KZN tomorrow - when Cosatu goes on strike.
Santaco KZN Chairperson, Boy Zondi says commuters have nothing to worry about.
"Taxis in KZN will be working accordingly. We have no plans of being part of any strike. We are still going to be transporting people as usual," he says.
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