Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) organised a Freedom March in Durban. The March began with an interfaith service and ended with a mass rally outside the Durban City Hall. It is estimated that a crowd of 20000 were waving banners and posters in order to call for the end of a state of emergency.
Members of Chemical Workers Industrial Union (CWIU) employed at mobile depots throughout SA met in Durban to discuss 'the company's disinvestment' from SA and strategies against it. Organiser Rod Crompton addresses the meeting.
"We will not be compromised" Paper printing wood and allied workers union (PPWAWU) organiser, Ben Khumalo, tells striking Mondi Paper Mill workers after management broke off negotiations and refused to backdate increases, which it had previously agreed upon with the union. Later workers were assaulted and chased off the company's property.
A white Chemical Workers Industrial Union (CWIU) member makes a point at strike meeting during a dispute between SAPREF (BP and Shell) refineries and CWIU. One of the workers demands were assistance with their children's education. Clairwood COSATU Hall. Durban.