He said during this time, Gwarube has met members from of trade union Solidarity and the presidency at NEDLAC after a dispute was lodged by the union.
This process was entirely separate from the consultation process, and conflating the two was misleading, and factually incorrect, he said.
“This was a mandatory process, in terms of the law, to prevent strike action arising out of the dispute. The outcome of this engagement was a settlement, signed by the minister of basic education, the presidency, and the union. The fact that the presidency has now distanced itself from this legislated process, which they were party to, is as disgraceful as it is confusing,” he said.
He added that the DA supported the process followed by the minister, as she was fulfilling her legally obligated responsibilities, and respected the outcome of the negotiations at NEDLAC.
“We have been clear since the outset. We are in government to bring about positive change, including inclusive economic growth, and jobs, and at all times we are guided by the rule of law and the constitution of South Africa. Anything to the contrary will not be tolerated,” he added.
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