Johannesburg – The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) on Saturday said it was “deeply disturbed by the shocking and brutal manner in which Cloete Murray was murdered”.
Cloete Murray and his 28-year-old son Tom Murray were gunned down in their car whilst traveling on the N1 highway, in a suspected hit.
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Murray was a well-known liquidator who has worked on various matters including the Bosasa liquidation, as well as Comair.
He was also involved at SAA as a member of the airlines employment committee, representing workers interests, during SAA’s business rescue. We have worked with him a lot over the years.
The most recent being at Comair. Our officials met with Murray on the 15th of March to get an update on the liquidation of the airline.
His company Sechaba Trust was appointed as the liquidator of Comair.
“Murray informed us that the liquidation is not yet concluded, and the licence and certificate of the company remains intact,” said NUMSA.
Murray also said they would attempt to get a suitable buyer. He seemed hopeful that there was in interest in purchasing the company.
“We were expecting that on the 28th of March 2023, Murray was going to apply for an order from the court which would enable them as liquidators, to pay workers all their outstanding salaries which were due to them before the company went into liquidation,” said Irvin Jim, NUMSA General Secretary.
“It was also agreed that negotiations of the packages would commence soon, once the order had been obtained from the court.
“We urge the remaining liquidators to finish the work which was started by Murray, so that workers can be paid their salaries.
“We understand they are in shock, and they are in mourning, we share their loss.
“NUMSA is deeply saddened at the passing of Murray and his son.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family and to his friends and colleagues.
“We call on the SAPS to find those who are responsible for this heinous crime. Aluta continua.”
