South African police have opened a fraud case following allegations that nearly R3 million in funds was misappropriated at the National Industrial Workers Union (NIWU). Two union members have denied the allegations, according to IOL. Police are investigating the matter, while the labour registrar has issued a notice of intention to cancel the union's registration. The case remains under investigation and no findings have been confirmed.
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