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  • FILE: No one was injured during the shooting which happened on Rand Road during an overnight shift. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Pikitup trucks shot at during overnight shift

    It is believed that striking workers are behind the shooting in Nasrec.

    2251 days ago
  • Rubbish has been strewn on the streets of Johannesburg following another violent demostration in the city. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Pikitup spends R1m a day on clean-up operations

    Jacky Mashapu says the hefty daily cost of the clean-up operation is due to a number of factors.

    2252 days ago
  • Pikitup employees affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike through the streets of Johannesburg. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Rubbish plagues JHB streets as Pikitup strike continues

    Rubbish is piled high on the pavements, making it difficult for pedestrians to walk in JHB CBD.

    2252 days ago
  • Striking Pikitup workers affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike in the Johannesburg CBD on 10 March 2016. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Samwu accuses City of JHB of ‘avoiding crucial talks’

    Samwu’s Paul Tlhabang maintains there has been no word from the municipality.

    2253 days ago
  • Pikitup workers have been striking in Johannesburg CBD this week emptying trash in the streets and not collecting refuse in Johannesburg. Picture: Tara Meaney/EWN.

    Reports of intimidation as Pikitup strike continues

    Employees at Pikitup are still on an unprotected strike over wages & allegations of misconduct against the MD.

    2253 days ago
  • FILE: Striking Pikitup workers affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike in the Johannesburg CBD, 10 March 2016. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN

    Pikitup not revealing contingency plans over intimidation fears

    Pikitup’s Jacky Mashapu says the striking workers will appear before a disciplinary committee in two weeks.

    2258 days ago
  • Striking Pikitup workers affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike in the Johannesburg CBD, 10 March 2016. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN

    Striking Pikitup workers refuse to return to work

    Samwu’s national structures & Pikitup has called for protesting workers to return to work this morning.

    2261 days ago
  • FILE: Some Pikitup employees downed tools again this week. Picture: EWN.

    Pikitup employee lays charges against police

    Samwu’s Emmanuel Koadibane says police mishandled him while arresting him during a march yesterday.

    2263 days ago
  • Striking Pikitup workers affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike in the Johannesburg CBD, 10 March 2016. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN

    City of JHB calls for action after claims of assault by Pikitup workers

    It’s understood private contractors instructed to clean up during the strike are now also being attacked.

    2263 days ago
  • Striking Pikitup workers affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike in the Johannesburg CBD, 10 March 2016. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN

    Samwu regional, national offices at loggerheads over Pikitup strike

    Samwu regional head says they will continue with strike despite national calling for it to end.

    2264 days ago
  • FILE: Some Pikitup workers have embarked on an unprotected strike over wages. Picture: @urbanjoburg/Twitter.

    'Non-striking Pikitup workers facing intimidation'

    Workers affiliated to Imatu claim they have been intimidated by colleagues who have downed tools.

    2264 days ago
  • FILE: Rubbish piles up on Louis Botha Avenue due to the ongoing strike action by Piki Tup. Picture: EWN

    Pikitup brings in outside help to clean JHB CBD, surrounding areas

    About 3,500 municipal workers affiliated to Samwu embarked on a work stoppage due to salary disputes.

    2265 days ago
  • Pikitup employees affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike through the streets if Johannesburg. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Pikitup dealing with refuse backlog amid strike

    Workers embarked on another unprotected strike yesterday and tipped over rubbish bins.

    2265 days ago
  • Pikitup employees affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike through the streets if Johannesburg earlier this year. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Pikitup workers on strike again

    This comes after workers returned to their posts last month following an unprotected strike.

    2266 days ago
  • Last year Pikitup employees affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike through the streets if Johannesburg.Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Samwu, Pikitup dispute escalates

    The union held a 2-day strike last week when shop stewards were charged with misconduct by management.

    2295 days ago
  • Pikitup workers have been striking in Johannesburg CBD this week emptying trash in the streets and not collecting refuse in Johannesburg. Picture: Tara Meaney/EWN.

    #Pikitup: Contingency plans in place to collect rubbish

    The waste management company said the strike will affect refuse collection in all regions of the city.

    2298 days ago
  • Police stand off with striking Pikitup members in Braamfontein. Picture:Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Pikitup workers to continue striking

    The City of Joburg’s waste removal service will be disrupted once again today.

    2299 days ago
  • FILE: Last year Pikitup employees affiliated to Samwu embarked on an unprotected strike through the streets if Johannesburg. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Samwu denies claims that Pikitup workers are on strike

    The union says many members are not at work because they are attending a disciplinary hearing.

    2300 days ago
  • FILE: The waste management company says the strike will affect refuse collection in all regions of Johannesburg. Picture: Tara Penny/EWN.

    Pikitup expects service interruptions due to illegal strike

    The waste management company says the strike will affect refuse collection in all regions of JHB.

    2300 days ago
  • FILE: The refuse removal company says the piling up of rubbish will stop as workers have agreed to go back to work. Picture: Tara Meaney/EWN.

    Pikitup strike: It’s back to business, as usual

    The refuse removal company says workers have agreed to go back to work.

    2345 days ago
  • FILE: City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    'Samwu members on strike are being unreasonable'

    JHB Mayor Parks Tau says members should accept the outcomes of negotiations or face harsh decisions.

    2345 days ago
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