Contrary to recent press reports apparently informed by a SACCAWU press release, Jumbo Cash and Carry has not reached deadlock in wage negotiations with the union.

Both parties are still engaged in mediation efforts at the Council for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) where the responsible commissioner has granted a 30 day extension to the mediation process.

For further comment:
Brian Leroni, Massmart Executive: Corporate Affairs
Tel: 011 517 0000/082 302 0481

Issued by Brunswick
on behalf of Jumbo

Cecilia de Almeida/Julia Scheffer

Tel: 011 502 7400