# National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa general-secretary Irvin Jim alleges there are attempts to destabilise the union ahead of its 12th National Congress. The union’s Central Committee stripped Jim, president Andrew Chirwa and other national leaders of their powers, accusing them of failing to fulfil their duties. The move follows an escalating leadership dispute, including concerns about financial governance. Jim condemned the campaign targeting national office bearers:
Jim alleged plans to destabilise Numsa ahead of national congress [SOUND]
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