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Irvin Jim from the National Union of Metalworkers of SA was followed after attending the South African Communist Party's conference in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday night, in what some leaders suggest may have been an assassination attempt, Radio 702 reports.

He was on his way back to Richard's Bay from the conference when his bodyguard noticed a suspicious BMW following them.

The car was driving aggressively and following him down roads that led to his hotel.

It is understood his bodyguards were able to get him away from the car.

Eventually, his bodyguards were able to confront the men in the car, who were heavily armed.

They claimed they were police officers but the police say their badges were false and that the number plates on the car were from another civilian vehicle.

Jim said he took precautions when he came to KwaZulu-Natal because he had been warned that politically active people need to be careful in the province.

SACP General Secretary Blade Nzimande reacted with shock to news of the possible assassination attempt on Jim.

He said he planned to look into the matter.

“I got a SMS, telling me about that story. I don’t have details and I don’t know what is happening. We are going to be checking on what is happening as soon as we reach the congress venue,” he said.

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Tue May 21 13:24:06 SAST 2013 ::

Jul 13, 2012

YSJones1

Jim continue your political activeness, it is inspiring and it awakens those who are not pulling their weight. we look forward to the day you become SG for COSATU...

Aluta.
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Jul 13, 2012

Phuphethakatha

By the way, Jim...Jim....Jim...you said nationalisation what?
Remember that's gonna cost you...
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Jul 13, 2012

Flemza

Comdrade Jim please be carefull , as long you are representing the majority of the workers and the maginalised the rightwing DA,and expelled ANCYL leaders will be after you, ( Just look what happened in Limopop a couple of days ago , and none of those expelled ANCYL members has denounced that unruelly behaviour up to so far , it make u wonder , I`m glad nothing worst happened to u , keep up the good work
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Jul 13, 2012

ZUMAMUSTGONOWNOW

@Flemza

It is Zuma and those tribalists who behind this, Jim is not backing Zuma and he knew that going to KZN one must be carefull,
Here is a quote from Jim; Jim said he took precautions when he came to KwaZulu-Natal because he had been warned that politically active people need to be careful in the province
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Jul 13, 2012

MGEEZ

The corruption otherwise known as ANC is now plotting assassination of its own members???? Wow; shocking staff.
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Jul 13, 2012

nkomazi

tiZula to shoota. beware.
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Jul 13, 2012

Popeye

Welcome to KZN Mr. Jim...where assassination is a hobby…and no one will be arrested after that…your bodyguards are good as you Sir.
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Jul 13, 2012

manyobaa

Mdluli id behind all this!
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Jul 13, 2012

Flemza

@ ZUMAMUSTGONOWNOW
@Flemza

It is Zuma and those tribalists who behind this, Jim is not backing Zuma and he knew that going to KZN one must be carefull,
Here is a quote from Jim; Jim said he took precautions when he came to KwaZulu-Natal because he had been warned that politically active people need to be careful in the province
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To say Zuma is Behind this I think thats a bit a extreme , but u a entitled to your views , for me I tend to differ with u , regardless of what I`m 100% behind Msholozi , sorry to disappoint you
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Jul 13, 2012

MicaParis

How many state workers does it take to change a light bulb?
One, but he’s a specialist from Batavia. It’s a union thing. Now a bird is trying to teach the fish how to swim not to fly how pathetic and ridiculous.
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