Pikitup ceo amanda nair
Hunt for new Pikitup MD begins
It was announced yesterday that Amanda Nair’s contract was being terminated.
Nair, the former Pikitup MD, had been on special leave since July, facing allegations of corruption.
The Pikitup board has terminated the contract of its MD, Amanda Nair, after months of protests against her.
Amanda Nair is on special leave pending an investigation into corruption claims against her.
Pikitup workers have gone on several illegal strikes demanding Amanda Nair be investigated.
Pikitup workers are demanding a monthly salary of R10,000 & the resignation of their MD.
Parks Tau says the striking workers are bread winners in their households & their jobs are at risk.
The waste removal company is deploying contractors to areas affected by the ongoing strike.
They city’s Matshidiso Mfikoe says they see no need to dismiss MD Amanda Nair.
Samwu last month said it had new evidence to have criminal charges reinstated against Amanda Nair.
Mayor Parks Tau says the illegal conduct of striking Pikitup workers can no longer be tolerated. The ongoing strike has forced the City of JHB to hire private contractors at a cost of R1 million a day.
CoJ mayor Parks Tau says the city and Samwu need to go back to the negotiating table.
An estimated 4,000 workers will face a disciplinary hearing expected to last three days.
Four people have been injured following an overnight attack in Alexandra.
702 & CapeTalk host Redi Tlhabi gave listeners an opportunity to share their concerns around the ongoing Pikitup strike which has seen workers take to the streets in protest.
Workers are demanding to have salary inconsistencies addressed and for Pikitup boss Amanda Nair to resign.
Pikitup's Jacky Mashapu says Pikitup needs more security personnel to deter unidentified attackers.
Samwu says it’s waiting patiently for an invitation from Pikitup & the City of Joburg to resume negotiations.
Last night, two Pikitup trucks were shot at in Nasrec causing them to collide.