Sekunjalo Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lucien Jacobs. Sekunjalo Group has reiterated its position on the ongoing legal battle with SACTWU, questioning the union's use of funds in a case they claim does not involve them directly.
The Sekunjalo Group has noted the Constitutional Court’s decision to deny leave to appeal in its ongoing legal matter involving the South African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (SACTWU).
Maintaining its long-standing stance, Sekunjalo reaffirmed its respect for the authority of the courts. However, the Group clarified that it was only cited as an interested party in the application to the apex court. Consequently, Sekunjalo announced it will formally approach the Constitutional Court for a rectification regarding the legal fees associated with the application, emphasising that no relief is sought from the Group itself in this matter.
The legal battle originally stems from litigation between SACTWU and Independent Media Consortium (IMC), formerly known as Sekunjalo Independent Media (SIM). SIM served as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) created solely to acquire Independent Media from its former Irish owners.
The matter began in the Western Cape High Court, where Judge O’Sullivan initially ruled in favour of IMC/SIM. SACTWU subsequently appealed the judgment in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which overturned the High Court ruling. This decision led IMC/SIM to seek recourse at the Constitutional Court.
