By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
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The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has served its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi with a letter of intention to place him on precautionary suspension.
This follows a meeting of Saftu’s national office bearers on Monday, in which the union federation took note of a number of serious transgressions against Vavi that are said to be “tantamount to acts of misconduct and misbehaviour”.
Saftu’s president Mac Chavalala said in the letter, making the rounds of social media, the allegations against the general secretary warranted investigations and possible disciplinary action.
Chavalala gave Vavi until the close of business on Thursday to provide reasons on why he should not be suspended while investigations take place.
“This there serves to inform you that you are requested to give reasons why you shouldn’t be placed under precautionary suspension, whilst the investigations take place.
These investigations will, amongst others, be about the alleged violations of the constitution, breach of administration and finance policy and disrespecting /undermining constitutional decisions and resolution, “the letter stated.
Vavi confirmed that he was aware of the letter and was currently formulating a response.
This is not the first time Vavi finds himself in trouble at a workplace.
In 2013, he was accused by a Cosatu co-worker of sexual misconduct in what Vavi described as a consensual “brief intercourse took place while we were standing”, ultimately He was expelled in 2015.