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The EFF held it manifesto launch on 26 September 2021. Picture: EFF.

Metrobus

EFF denies it left tents, litter at Gandhi Square after manifesto launch

By Edwin Ntshidi

The EFF held its event, which drew a large crowd of supporters on Sunday, and on Monday morning, Metrobus complained that it was unable to access the square.

  • The Economic Freedom Fighters launched its manifesto at Gandhi Square in Johannesburg on 26 September 2021. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter.

    Buses, commuters unable to access Gandhi Square as EFF tents left behind

    Metrobus has since asked commuters to walk around the square to access buses to get to their destinations.

    243 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter.

    Metrobus services to resume as Demawusa calls off strike

    Workers aligned to labour union Demawusa, who represent about 1.4% of Metrobus’s 900-strong workforce, embarked on a strike since May in support of their 18% wage increase demand.

    329 days ago
  • FILE: Workers have been protesting since early this month. Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter.

    MEC Mamabolo calls on City of JHB to intervene in Metrobus, union dispute

    On Tuesday, the bus company's court application to stop the strike by union-affiliated employees was struck from the roll with a cost order.

    374 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    Metrobus urges commuters to use alternative transport as strike hits third week

    Metrobus management and the employees who have abandoned their posts are still at loggerheads over demands tabled by union, Demawusa.

    374 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    Metrobus bid to interdict Demawusa strike struck off roll

    The bus company approached the court to stop employees affiliated to the union from demonstrating.

    375 days ago
  • FILE: Commuters inconvenienced by the dispute have been forced to find alternative means of transport, despite having purchased monthly and weekly tickets.Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    Demawusa vows to continue wage strike which has crippled Metrobus services

    Workers associated with the union have demanded an 18% salary increase, a R15,000 COVID-19 allowance, and a 14th cheque.

    378 days ago
  • FILE: Workers who are affiliated with union Demawusa are demanding an 18 % salary increase, a R15,000 COVID-19 allowance and a 14th cheque among others. Picture: Mia Lindeque/Eyewitness News.

    Frustrated Metrobus commuters appeal to company, union to reach agreement

    Commuters, who depend on the bus service have been forced to find alternative means of transport as the strike enters its eighth day.

    380 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    Metrobus counts cost of ongoing drivers' strike

    The union has demanded an 18% salary increase and has also raised concerns relating to salary disparities and unfair dismissals. However, Metrobus said it was unable to meet that demand.

    381 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter.

    Demawusa to Metrobus: Refuse to engage us and strike continues indefinitely

    Workers have been on strike since last week demanding an 18% wage increase.

    383 days ago
  • FILE: Metrobus driver affiliated to Demawusa strike on 6 June 2018. Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter.

    Striking Metrobus drivers accuse management of arrogance with refusal to talk

    Metrobus management refused to negotiate with union officials, saying that it was not recognised.

    383 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    Metrobus drivers vow to continue strike until demands met

    Employees affiliated to Demawusa were demanding, among other things, an 18% wage hike. The bus company, though, said that it was not prepared to negotiate with a union it did not recognise.

    383 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter.

    Village Main, one of Metrobus’ largest depots, not operating due to strike

    However, the company said it managed to operate 75% of its fleet by redirecting buses and making multiple trips to collect stranded commuters.

    390 days ago
  • FILE: The service covers over 300 scheduled routes including 128 school routes. Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter.

    Metrobus commuters likely to be left in the lurch as drivers go on strike today

    Commuters using the Johannesburg bus service may have to find alternative transport following the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa)'s announcement of an indefinite strike.

    391 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    Metrobus strike: Jhb residents urged to make alternative transport plans

    With public schools reopening for the second term tomorrow, Metrobus spokesperson Goodwill Shiburi said commuters should prepare for major disruptions.

    391 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    As Monday Metrobus strike looms, Joburg commuters may be affected

    Members affiliated to labour union Demawusa will not report for work on Monday citing a number of grievances, including those dealing with wages.

    393 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    Metrobus to compensate passengers who lost trips during strike

    Last week, the Labour Court interdicted the strike action by members affiliated to the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa.

    976 days ago
  • Picture: @JoburgMetrobus/Twitter

    Buses fully operational, says Metrobus

    Workers went on strike last week after demanding better pay and office space.

    976 days ago
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