Workers protest at Naute Dam

LUQMAN CLOETE at KEETMANSHOOP CLOSE to 100 seasonal and permanent workers of Carstens Boerdery at the Naute Dam outside Keetmanshoop staged a demonstration on Wednesday.

Shop steward Gabriel Engelbrecht handed over a petition to Naute Dam project manager Gert Louw. The workers demanded the immediate removal of the Carstens Boerdery manager, Japie Olivier.They alleged that Olivier treats workers badly.They also complained of harsh working conditions.The workers also demanded the reinstatement of two fellow workers, whom they claimed were unfairly dismissed.They claimed further that they were exploited by being used as contract workers instead of having contractual agreements as prescribed by the Labour Act.Louw said he would forward the petition to the shareholders.The workers demanded the immediate removal of the Carstens Boerdery manager, Japie Olivier.They alleged that Olivier treats workers badly.They also complained of harsh working conditions.The workers also demanded the reinstatement of two fellow workers, whom they claimed were unfairly dismissed.They claimed further that they were exploited by being used as contract workers instead of having contractual agreements as prescribed by the Labour Act.Louw said he would forward the petition to the shareholders.