‘We overlook most things’: How Samwu sunk own members into debt
Samwu entered into an agreement with Shosholoza Finance to access the City’s payroll and deduct hefty loan repayments from workers’ salaries
22 September 2024 - 00:04
Leaders of a trade union in the City of Johannesburg promoted a company that offered unsecured loans to its members that have left workers in severe financial distress and led to litigation and threats against payroll staff...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.