National Union of Metalworkers of South AfricaThe decision was made by the union’s special central committee during a meeting held last Friday at Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni.Ntlokotse was expelled in May after she was found guilty of three counts of misconduct including gross insubordination, violating the principle of democratic centralism and sowing dissent and division in the union.She was given the opportunity to appeal the decision, but the SCC unanimously upheld her expulsion.
“Unfortunately, comrade Ruth used that opportunity to launch a blistering attack on the central committee, instead of appealing. She showed no remorse and continued to justify her misconduct. “After she had presented all her arguments, the SCC unanimously resolved to uphold her expulsion. She therefore remains expelled from the union and the matter is now closed. The office of the general secretary of Numsa has communicated that decision to her,” said Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola.Numsa said the decision to expel Ntlokotse was “in the best interests of the union”.
Numsa said it is “committed to upholding the rule of law and the principle of democratic centralism”. It said it will “continue to take disciplinary action against any member who violates these principles”.