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A man was left with moderate injuries after he was shot by an officer he attempted to stab. Image: Pixabay

SATAWU: Brutal killings of security guards a threat to the sector

SATAWU believes the spate of killings of security guards in the country is a threat to the security sector

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A man was left with moderate injuries after he was shot by an officer he attempted to stab. Image: Pixabay

The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) views and finds the killings of security guards in this country as an attack on the security sector and has gone too far.

SECURITY GUARD KILLINGS DISTURBING SATAWU NEGOTIATIONS

These brutal killings are taking place at a time when SATAWU is fighting and negotiating wage increments in the security sector with the employer.

“Our members and workers in the security sector are not safe.”

Amanda Tshemese, Head of Communications

“And it is very sad and worrying that each week in this country a security guard is gunned down while on duty,” she added.

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“It is very clear that the sector is at war with criminals who won’t back down without a fight, said Amanda.

SECURITY GUARDS SHORT AND KILLED IN EC

Recently two security personnel were shot and killed in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.

“SATAWU has learnt with sadness that the recent attack on security guards took place over the weekend in Claremont in Cape Town where on-duty securities were shot dead and stripped of their firearms.

“Security guards play a critical role in this country. We once again call on government and authorities to intervene in these barbaric acts against our people.”

Amanda

She went on to say SATAWU is also of the view that these firearms are used by criminals to commit other serious crimes like murder and robbery.

“SATAWU still finds it to be an insult for the employer to refuse to meet the employees halfway with their 16% demand of increase under the conditions and difficulties that they come across daily. These companies are exploiting our members and we want to reassure our members and the society that will continue to fight for them, that includes their safety while on duty and salaries,” she vowed.

SATAWU SENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE AFFECTED FAMILIES

Furthermore, SATAWU sent its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.

“May they find strength during this difficult time. We also call on everyone who might have information that can lead to the arrest of the perpetrators to anonymously report to the nearest South African Police Service. SATAWU is of the view that in order to fight crime and GBV in this country we need to work in hand with law enforcement agencies,” she concluded.