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Union leadership crisis involves fight for control of investment company NIC

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What happened

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A rival faction within the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) suspended general secretary Irvin Jim and other national office bearers. The rival faction stated the suspension was pending an investigation. Irvin Jim condemned the special executive committee meeting that ordered the suspension as "bogus."

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Why it matters

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The dispute originates from months of infighting over who should control the union and its investment company, NIC. The internal power struggle has led to the suspension of leadership and a forensic investigation into NIC.

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Who's involved

  • Irvin JimGeneral secretary of NUMSA involved in the factional fight for control of NIC
  • NICInvestment company whose control is the subject of the factional fight

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • NICSpeculative

    The internal power struggle could lead to a forensic investigation into NIC, affecting its ownership.

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Coverage

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