TEXTILE WORKERS PROTEST IMPORT CONTROL

A GATHERING of South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union supporters on Wednesday handed over a memorandum to the director of customs and excise in Cape Town, SABC radio news reported. Sactwu is demanding stricter control over clothing imported through the Cape Town and Durban ports. There have also been accusations of corruption and mismanagement in the customs administration system. Sactwu is planning mass demonstrations across the country next Wednesday when workers will protest against customs and the lowering of import tariffs.