# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has urged Labour minister Makhosazana Meth to intervene after families of eleven fishermen who drowned aboard the MVF Lepanto in May 2024 have not received compensation. Despite Western Cape High Court orders, delays and additional demands persist. COSATU spokesperson Zanele Sabela called on Transport minister Barbara Creecy to release the South African Maritime Safety Authority’s safety audit results to prevent further tragedies:
COSATU urges compensation for families of drowned fishermen [SOUND]
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