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The Pretoria CBD was gridlocked on 29 July 2019 with stationary buses blocking several roads. Picture: @JabuMoroko/Twitter.

Tshwane bus strike

Bus strike: City of Tshwane ‘optimistic’ agreement will be reached soon

By Robinson Nqola

Bus and truck drivers affiliated to the municipal workers’ union have been demonstrating in the capital since Monday over the demand for salary increases.

  • City of Tshwane municipal workers protest in the city centre on 29 July 2019, demanding an 18% salary increase. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Buses used to block Pretoria roads during strike recovered, says City of Tshwane

    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.

    1071 days ago
  • City of Tshwane municipal workers protest in the city centre on 29 July 2019, demanding an 18% salary increase. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    TMPD closely monitoring Tshwane bus drivers’ strike

    Workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) again took to the streets on Tuesday, blocking roads with vehicles and garbage.

    1072 days ago
  • City of Tshwane municipal workers protest in the city centre demanding an 18% salary increase. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    FIKILE-NTSIKELELO MOYA: Tshwane authorities are aiding, abetting anarchy

    Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya says a government that will not actively enforce the laws of its own state actively encourages anarchy.

    1072 days ago
  • City of Tshwane municipal workers protest in the city centre demanding an 18% salary increase on 29 July 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Tshwane CBD roads blocked by bus drivers again over pay strike

    Workers affiliated to Samwu were back on the streets demanding a pay increase of 18%.

    1072 days ago
  • The Pretoria CBD was gridlocked on 29 July 2019 with stationary buses blocking several roads. It’s understood the disruption was caused by a bus driver strike. Picture: @JabuMoroko/Twitter.

    Protesting Tshwane bus drivers could face disciplinary action

    Several roads in the capital were gridlocked on Monday morning with buses blocking the routes, which made main roads inaccessible to vehicles.

    1073 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    Samwu threatens Tshwane bus service with legal action over worker treatment

    Samwu has called on the bus service to address issues of racism and the ill-treatment of staff.

    2149 days ago
  • FILE: The City of Tshwane has warned commuters who use their bus services to prepare for a possible strike today and tomorrow. Picture: www.tshwane.gov.za

    Tshwane bus strike: Union blames city for disruptions

    Bus commuters have been warned of a possible strike by drivers affiliated to Samwu, today & tomorrow.

    2333 days ago
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