Striking fishermen interdicted from inciting others

Fishermen on strike in Lüderitz and Walvis Bay have been interdicted by the Labour Court from inciting others to join their protest action.
This follows allegations by 12 affected fishing companies that the striking seafarers have been intimidating, harassing and assaulting colleagues, who do not support them or who were employed after the strike started on October 26.
The interim interdict, granted yesterday by acting Judge Petrus Unengu, does not stipulate that the striking fishermen should return to work.
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