Deputy Speaker, the exploitation of black labour by white capital was the foundation of colonialism and apartheid. But while apartheid officially ended 25 years ago, this foundation was never destroyed. Till today, black workers are exploited across the country, and there is no better example than the security company Granite, located in Rustenburg in the North West.
The black workers at Granite are denied their salaries that were agreed upon in their contracts. They do not get paid on time and only see their wages when it is convenient for their boss. They do not get off days and for everyday they miss work; it is deducted from their salaries.
On public holidays, were they are entitled to overtime, they get paid their normal wage. When these workers