Numsa, Samwu and Denosa say the government must speak out unequivocally against hate crimes . The unions are lobbying other Cosatu affiliates to endorse the resolution to put pressure on the ANC-led government to bring legislation before Parliament dealing with hate crimes.

"We resolved that government holds accountable any political figure who encourages the idea that transgender people are not normal and should be deprived of their rights," the unions said.

"Police and magistrates (must) be sensitised to these issues and be trained to deal with victims."

The affiliates have put forward a proposal that the congress should resolve to develop campaigns with specific focus on gender equality and human trafficking and oppose any legislation that seeks to promote patriarchy, such as the recently drafted Traditional Courts Bill.

The unions also support programmes and campaigns aimed at eliminating harmful traditional practices such as ukuthwala.

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Sep 18, 2012

RobinH

But your members are some of the worst homophobes around!!!!
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Sep 18, 2012

Danger1985

@ Numsa, Samwu and Denosa: This is a very noble cause, which is an attempt oto enlighten modern day South Africa to a range of issues on sexuality. I however wish you could channel such energy and vigour in also helping to address the Lonmin Saga as part of solidarity. Further I wish you could also draft proposals to further the interests of the working class so that they can have better living and working conditions as per your mandate.
We will wait to see any developments in the near future
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