Tshwane bus strike
Bus strike: City of Tshwane ‘optimistic’ agreement will be reached soon
Bus and truck drivers affiliated to the municipal workers’ union have been demonstrating in the capital since Monday over the demand for salary increases.
Workers affiliated to Samwu blocked some routes in central Pretoria with buses and trucks. City authorities said the strike was illegal and had since obtained a court order to stop it.
Workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) again took to the streets on Tuesday, blocking roads with vehicles and garbage.
Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya says a government that will not actively enforce the laws of its own state actively encourages anarchy.
Workers affiliated to Samwu were back on the streets demanding a pay increase of 18%.
Several roads in the capital were gridlocked on Monday morning with buses blocking the routes, which made main roads inaccessible to vehicles.
Samwu has called on the bus service to address issues of racism and the ill-treatment of staff.
Bus commuters have been warned of a possible strike by drivers affiliated to Samwu, today & tomorrow.