The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa,The powerful affiliate of Cosatu,The affiliate of the International Metalworkers Federation

Indeed, you are the real combatants,When it comes to workers’ demands,Undoubtedly, you are the gallant fighter,When it comes to workers’ rights.

Numsa, you are urged to proceed with your demands,Demands for better wages and better working conditions,Continue defending workers’ rights.

The latter is the greatest and the most important thing,Numsa should do in 2005 and in the years to come,As you have done it before.

The demand of 12% increase,It is not a joke, it is not a comedy. It is real.

The demand for better working conditions.It is not a circus, it is not a game. We are serious.12% viva phambili!

Roar Numsa roar!Let your voice be heard,This is the time that you need to show capitalism,How brave, great and strong you areBathathe NumsaIntsimbi ayigobiIntsimbi ayigobi