Spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi Majola says as a union which has been consistently raising the alarm over the secrecy surrounding this deal, they feel vindicated and welcome the news of the cancellation of the deal.

Gordhan announced this week that the deal was off.

Majola says people’s livelihoods were taken away from them. “It doesn't matter that it has been terminated, it was terminated simply because Gordhan was about to be exposed.

“More than 3 000 jobs were lost to justify the privatisation of the South African Airways those workers still remain without jobs and are suffering. We demand accountability for the decision taken by Gordhan.

“We need to make sure no other Minister abuses his power the way Gordhan has we have a duty to protect our State owned entities from corruption,” Majola said.

--ChannelAfrica--