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Court solidifies Telkom pact

"In terms of the court order a facilitator must be appointed to facilitate the consultations regarding the proposed retrenchments," deputy general secretary Johan Kruger said in a statement.

"The court order further states that Telkom is prohibited from making any appointments or carrying out any retrenchments until the facilitation process has been concluded."

"We trust that the new consultation process led by a facilitator will take place correctly and transparently."

"We are delighted that the legal process that we followed together with the public pressure against Telkom's planned layoffs had the desired effect."

Kruger said the court order was a victory in the battle for jobs of Solidarity members, reports Sapa.

"We are aware that the big fight about Telkom's business rationale and the proposed use of race as a selection criterion still lies ahead," he said.

"Solidarity is determined to do its utmost to protect the rights of its members both during and after the consultation process."

The agreement between Telkom and Solidarity was struck on Thursday.