The New Age writes that, with members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) having commenced a wage strike in the platinum belt on Thursday seeking a R12,500 monthly wage, disgruntled shop stewards have accused the union's president, Joseph Mathunjwa, of living a life of luxury. They also claimed his "flamboyant lifestyle" appeared to have distanced him from the plight of poor workers. Deeds records show that he owns four immovable properties and also has six cars registered in his name. Mathunjwa's wife owns five companies. A senior workers' committee member (unnamed) said: "We have asked Mathunjwa for a financial report, but we have received nothing. We have never seen a single statement on the state of our accounts." Reports indicate Amcu has 100,000 members and its monthly takings in the North West alone reach R5m. Mathunjwa angrily dismissed the allegation around his lifestyle as false and the work of his detractors, when confronted with the allegations when he arrived at the Lonmin stadium on Thursday in a luxury car.
- Read this report on page 1 of The New Ageof 24 January 2014
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