President Jacob Zuma cautions against labour strikes

Mluleki Mrwebi

24 May 2013

In a statement President Jacob Zuma condemned the practise of using his name and that of Cabinet Ministers to secure privileges or flout government procedures. 

This follows the release on Wednesday of the report into the controversial landing of the Gupta plane at the Waterkloof Airforce Base.

Presidency Spokesperson Mac Maharaj said the President did not approve or authorize any government official to approve the landing of the Gupta Plain.

Meanwhile on Thursday President Jacob Zuma warned that the labour strikes will have a serious effect on the economy. 

He was speaking at the House of Traditional Leaders in Parliament.  

Presidency Spokesperson Mac Maharaj added that the President has indicated that strikes are a lawful instrument enshrined in the constitution they should be used to solve problems but be careful how we conduct ourselves during strikes.