Popcru strike
Popcru march in Pretoria to highlight grievances in criminal justice sector
Some of these issues include restructuring the South African Police Service and bringing an end to police killings.
Some of these issues include restructuring the South African Police Service and bringing an end to police killings.
In September, Sapu members refused to return to work after the service and majority union Popcru signed a collective agreement.
Popcru is confident members will be reinstated after it meets with G4S at the CCMA next week.
The prison has been placed under administration following violence at the Mangaung Correctional Centre.
Correctional Services is yet to receive Popcru’s request to terminate a contract with G4S.
Popcru wants the Correctional Service Department to cancel its contract with G4S.
The security firm says Wednesday’s incident may be linked to the sacking of 300 Popcru members.
More than 10,000 union members will march to Riah Phiyega's office to demand higher wages.
SAPS has 14 days to respond to Popcru’s demands of better salaries, as per a 2011 agreement.
iWitness photos of the Popcru protests that took place around the country on 29 and 30 May.
Thousands of Popcru members are expected to gather at Mary Fitzgerald Square.
Popcru has given SAPS management until Thursday to respond to its demands following a series of strikes.
Popcru says 40,000 members will participate in a nationwide strike.