Due to the ongoing municipal strike, we would like to inform residents that the Mfanasekhaya Gqoboshe Customer Care Centre (former Eric Tindale Building), Uitenhage, Walmer, Despatch and KwaNobuhle Customer Care Centres are currently closed. We would like to advise residents to steer clear of these centres until further notice. Our Customer Care Centres currently operational are Korsten, Cleary Park, Kwamagxaki, Motherwell Thusong Centre and the New Brighton Customer Care Centre. Even … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality industrial action update
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Uitenhage in the news: PE municipal workers on strike over back pay from ANC era
PE municipal workers on strike over back pay from ANC era: Striking workers also closed municipality buildings in New Brighton and Uitenhage. Services such as refuse collection and paying of municipal bills were affected as workers joined the strike. Workers said the strike came after failed discussions with ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Weather forecast forUitenhage, Eastern Cape (South Africa): 00:00–06:00 Partly cloudy. 18° 0 mm Light breeze, 3 m/s from northwest 06:00–12:00 Clear … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: PE municipal workers on strike over back pay from ANC era
Some services affected as municipal strike continues
Refuse collection for Morningside, Francis Evatt Park, Parsonsvlei, Kabega Park, Van Der Stel, Tulbagh, Rowallan Park, Taybank, Bridgemeade, Moregrove, Western Hills, Schoenmakerskop, Westering, Linton Grange and Bramhope takes place today, Saturday, 16 June. These areas could not be serviced yetserday due to the ongoing industrial action. Both the Korsten and Uitenhage Traffic and Driving License Centres were not operational yesterday as well as the Costumer Care Centres at Mfanasekhaya … [Read more...] about Some services affected as municipal strike continues
Uitenhage in the news: Commuters battle to get to work as bus strike starts
Commuters battle to get to work as bus strike starts: “In the afternoon I have to take two taxis.” Margaret Jamhu is a domestic worker in KwaNobuhle,Uitenhage. She said though there was a direct bus from Motherwell to KwaNobuhle, there were no direct taxis. “I have to pay about R20 to Uitenhage town ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Volkswagen Motorsport heads back to Cape Town for GTC Championship Round 2: Lady luck deserted the Uitenhage squad in race two, something the team is … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Commuters battle to get to work as bus strike starts
PE in the news: 17,000 expected to join SA countrywide bus strike
17,000 expected to join SA countrywide bus strike: As a result, various bus companies have halted their operations, including Megabus; Gautrain Busses; Greyhound; Golden Arrow; MyCiti Bus in Cape Town; Rea Vaya in Johannesburg; Buscor in Mpumalanga; Bojanala in the North West; Algoa Bus in Port Elizabeth ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Stranded commuters‚ long queues as bus strike bites: The strike affected commuters across the country – from Johannesburg to George‚ Mpumalanga to … [Read more...] about PE in the news: 17,000 expected to join SA countrywide bus strike
Strike violence: A solution
Strike violence: A solution: New strike-prevention codes on the horizon Since the travesty that befell the country in 2012 with the Marikana incident, South Africa has been described as an extremely strike-prone country with many attendant losses. For example, insurer Sasria recorded claims of nearly R900 million most of which were as a result of the violent #FeesMustFall protests. What is government doing about strike violence? The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) has … [Read more...] about Strike violence: A solution
You can safely call 10111
Service Delivery at Eastern Cape 10111 centres continued as usual this morning. This follows a nation-wide strike by SAPU affiliated Public Service Act employees. The four SAPS 10111 centres in the Eastern Cape (Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Queenstown and East London) are running efficiently as advance notification were received about the labour action planned. Contingency plans were put into place and the SAPS can assure the public that service delivery continues without interruption at our … [Read more...] about You can safely call 10111
On SANPARKS proposed strike
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says it has not received a formal notice that its employees affiliated to the Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) intend to go on strike. This follows a negotiation deadlock between SANParks and the union over salary increases. SANParks Chief Executive Officer Fundisile Mketeni said the country’s conservation and tourism leader has not received a formal notice of the imminent strike from HOSPERSA, in terms of … [Read more...] about On SANPARKS proposed strike
Taxi strike put on hold
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and government have reached an agreement to put the planned taxi industry strike on hold, says Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi. The taxi strike was scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday. Minister Maswanganyi on Sunday announced that the strike was put on hold to allow for further engagement on issues that SANTACO brought to the attention of government. He spoke to media in Pretoria in a joint briefing with SANTACO. He said … [Read more...] about Taxi strike put on hold
Waste Management Strike over as Samwu accepts NMBM offer
The impasse between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Samwu has been resolved following weeks of go-slow action by Waste Management workers. Their action severely affected refuse collection the Metro and the Municipality was forced to use private refuse collection service providers to clean up the city as the backlog posed serious health risks to Metro residents. As of today, the strike is over and all Waste Management workers are back at work today to address the refuse collection … [Read more...] about Waste Management Strike over as Samwu accepts NMBM offer
Refuse Collection Contingency Plans as ‘Go Slow’ Continues
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to thank residents for their patience as the Waste Management Sub-Directorate is experiencing labour related challenges. The current labour challenges "GO SLOW OF REFUSE COLLECTORS" are causing delays in the normal collection schedule of refuse across the metro. The municipality has put in place a contingency plan to address the problem, which has resulted in collection delays in some areas. Residents who are able to dispose of their … [Read more...] about Refuse Collection Contingency Plans as ‘Go Slow’ Continues
PE in the news: Woolcock, Kruger strike first at Zuurberg Trek
Woolcock, Kruger strike first at Zuurberg Trek: Port Elizabeth - Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger of BCX left their breakaway companions in the dust as they climbed to victory on stage one of the three-day Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race outside Port Elizabeth on Friday. The duo’s finishing power ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Preview: Brumbies v. Jaguares: The Brumbies snapped their four match losing streak with a tough win last week against the Kings in Port Elizabeth and … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Woolcock, Kruger strike first at Zuurberg Trek
Bhisho news: Taxi strike to hit thousands of pupils today
Taxi strike to hit thousands of pupils today: The department of transport could not be contacted for comment on the matter, but during a transport portfolio committee meeting at the Bhisho Legislature, transport MEC Weziwe Tikana said payment problems were caused by a shortfall in budget from the ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Taxi strike to hit thousands of pupils today
Bhisho news: Taxi strike to hit thousands of pupils today
Taxi strike to hit thousands of pupils today: The department of transport could not be contacted for comment on the matter, but during a transport portfolio committee meeting at the Bhisho Legislature, transport MEC Weziwe Tikana said payment problems were caused by a shortfall in budget from the ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Taxi strike to hit thousands of pupils today
King Williams Town news: Water back as Samwu ends strike
Water back as Samwu ends strike: “The only area still being affected is King William’s Town where supply will be restored within next 72 hours.” Sixty Samwu workers had been on a two-day unprotected strike which affected water supply to some areas of Buffalo City, he said. Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. South Africa: Taxi Violence Suspects Hands Themselves Over to Police: KING WILLIAM'S TOWN: "We committed ourselves to uproot taxi violence and to arrest those in the taxi industry … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Water back as Samwu ends strike
