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Michael Helu is a labour rights advocate and organiser based in Cape Town. He is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Labour Law at UWC

South Africa
Joined May 2012
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The reported decision by Numsa’s central committee to assume control amid the leadership rift raises serious questions about internal democracy and accountability. businessday.co.za/news/2026-… – at Nyanga, South Africa
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A trade union belongs to its members, not its leaders. Constitutional processes, collective leadership and shop-floor unity must prevail. Workers’ interests must come first. ✊🏾 #Numsa #WorkersRights – at Nyanga, South Africa
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This decision must be legally challenged. – at Crossroads, South Africa
🚨 𝑺𝑨𝑭𝑨 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝑱𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒂𝒏 - The association to pay Jordaan's fees in ongoing case at the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court. - To appoint senior counsel on watching brief. - To refute claims of fraud against Jordaan.
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The Sibiya bail ruling highlights a fundamental principle: bail is not a declaration of guilt or innocence. The law must protect complainants and witnesses while safeguarding the accused’s constitutional rights. – at Guguletu, South Africa
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From a working-class perspective, justice must be equal, evidence-based and free from intimidation. Nobody is above the law, and nobody should be convicted in the court of public opinion. ⚖️🇿🇦 #RuleOfLaw #Justice #Sibiya – at Guguletu, South Africa
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The #MadlangaCommission must get 2 the truth about alleged links between criminal networks& law enforcement.Court challenges r a legal right,but accountability& transparency remain essential.The public deserves answers,evidence must be tested fairly,nobody should be above the law – at Nyanga, South Africa
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Public finances must serve the people, not just markets. ✊🏾🇿🇦 #MTBPS #MorningLive #SABCNews – at Nyanga, South Africa
The MTBPS must put working people first:create decent jobs,protect public services,strengthen social grants, invest in public healthcare& education, & provide relief from the rising cost of living.Austerity must not come at the expense of the poor while wealth& inequality persist
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Three consecutive starts in the #UCL for Sabah and a promising showing against Borussia Dortmund: • 90 minutes • 32/36 passes completed • 4/5 duels won • 1 chances created • 1 goal Aden McCarthy 🇿🇦✨
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Michael Helu retweeted
Aden McCarthy scores his first goal for Sabah and it comes in the #UCL - an equaliser against Dortmund. 🇿🇦💎
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Michael Helu retweeted
First Champions league goal for Aden McCarthy 🙌🔥❤️
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🇿🇦💎 𝐌𝐂𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐃! 👏 Aden McCarthy scores his first goal for Sabah FK - and what a moment to do it! The South African finds the equaliser against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League! 🔥 #AirMobile #PSL #AbsaFootballFridays
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Michael Helu retweeted
HALF TIME Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 Marumo Gallants #Asidlali
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Build what nobody can take away from you: knowledge, skills, reputation, relationships and resilience. Positions change. Contracts end. Titles disappear. Build your value, not just your title. Your position may end, but your impact can live on. #CareerGrowth #Leadership
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A trade union belongs to its members, not its leaders.Reports of an 18m gap btwn #NUMSANEC meetings raise serious questions abt internal democracy &accountability.Workers demand accountability from employers &gov. Unions must uphold same standards. No leader is bigger than union. – at Nyanga, South Africa
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I have it on GOOD AUTHORITY that it was the parents of the 16 year old girl who ALLEGEDLY found pictures and videos of General Sibiya sending to their daughter. This is still a developing story..
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Prevent the closure of Premier Foods Plant in Tulbagh - Sign the Petition! c.org/5C8xLnYr6Q – at Nyanga, South Africa
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We cannot normalise “presidencies for life” in football. SAFA needs renewal, transparency and leadership that serves the game—not entrenched interests. – at Nyanga, South Africa
Very disappointed by the SAFA election outcome. The continued dominance of one individual at the top of our football administration raises serious questions about democratic renewal, accountability and the concentration of power.
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Michael Helu retweeted
📌 Guys we are done being a joke of a team, this season we are delivering pain killers every weekend, save this, I will remind you all tomorrow, no one is stopping this TRAIN. We are beating Mamelodi Sundowns tomorrow
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The two brothers are really enjoying their football in Naturena
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❤️✌🏼 #Amakhosi4Life #TheKingdomRises #LoveAndPeace #BetwayPrem – at Nooitgedacht, South Africa
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