by Thinus Ferreira
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has suspended its general-secretary Audrey Tshabalala who has been ordered to appear before a disciplinary hearing on 8 charges after he allegedly went on unauthorised foreign trips and for failure to do his work.
Clyde Marvin, CWU president, told SABC News that "for now we will call for calm to our members and allow the process so that the organisation also deals with its internal issues".
Audrey Tshabalala was apparently suspended 2 weeks ago already but there's been no statement or press release from the CWU about his suspension and disciplinary hearing.
Audrey Tshabalala denies the charges.
"As matters are discussed workers have the right to ventilate and from time to time the organisation will reflect on decision it has taken through the national executive committee meetings. So we will also allow the NEC to reflect on these issues," Clyde Marvin says.
