South african post office dismisses 473 workers
Sluggish recovery for SA Post Office
The state-owned entity today briefed Parliament on the implementation of a turnaround strategy.
The decision to put the strike on hold follows an ultimatum from Sapo management.
The CWU says it's reviewed its demand of a 15 percent salary increase and immediate permanent contracts.
The three month long Post Office strike continues as the two sides fail to reach an agreement.
While Cape Town workers are returning to work, their Gauteng counterparts have vowed to continue striking.
The post office said The Western Cape is back to normal.
Minister Siyabonga Cwele has asked Sapo to open forums of discussion to end the strike.
Workers are demanding a 15 percent pay increase while casual staff want also permanent positions.
Thousands of Post Office workers have been on strike for weeks.
Workers have been on strike for several weeks demanding salary hikes and permanent posts.
Casual workers at the SA Post Office continue to strike, forcing the shut-down of the Tshwane Mail Centre.
Emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says there is smoke rising out of the building.
Sapo has dismissed 473 casual workers who have been been on strike for three weeks.