Court dismisses application by govt… And the strike is on

Scenes of jubilation greeted the ruling of Judge Thomas Masuku yesterday evening when he dismissed an application by government to interdict teachers from commencing with their planned strike.

Members of Nantu (Namibia National Teachers’ Union) triumphantly toyi-toyied in the street in front of the High Court, temporarily interrupting traffic, following the court ruling. While the judge did not give reasons for his decision, saying they will be availed on November 14, he did say it was a mammoth task.

Some schools yesterday advised parents that there will be no lessons today because of the strike, while others said it is business as usual.

Erongo Regional Chairperson of NANTU, Jonathan Tsuseb concluded the following: ‘’This strike is for all of us therefore I will urge all the teachers to come and join us.’’