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Uitenhage in the news: Delivery drivers on strike

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Delivery drivers on strike: The CAT-WWL Logistics employees, who claim to be part of a staff complement of 120, staged a peaceful protest outside the company’s vehicle storage premises in Uitenhage yesterday. The industrial action, which started on Tuesday, has not affected the ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Illegal hunters arrested in Uitenhage: Alert Uitenhage police officials arrested two suspects on the R75, close to the Springs Resort in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape at 03:20, this … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Delivery drivers on strike

Jeffreys Bay Municipal Strike

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Visit and explore Jeffreys Bay accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Jeffreys Bay selected video for you: The municipal strike that took place in Jeffreys Bay South Africa in August 2011. Filmed by Henry Dillon for Jeffreys Bay News. Click HERE to find more 'Jeffreys Bay' videos. Jeffreys Bay video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about Jeffreys Bay Municipal Strike

Grahamstown in the news: South Africa: Minister Nomvula Mokonyane Addresses Amatola Water Board Strike Action, 8 Oct

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South Africa: Minister Nomvula Mokonyane Addresses Amatola Water Board Strike Action, 8 Oct: Amatola Water Board supplies water to several key cities and towns in the Eastern Cape such as Buffalo City, Mthatha, Grahamstown, Port Alfred etc. and as such the strike has the potential to adversely affect the supply of water to citizens in the affected ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Cape Town Fringe Becomes Tenth Member Of World Fringe Alliance; 2017 Storytelling Project Launched: … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: South Africa: Minister Nomvula Mokonyane Addresses Amatola Water Board Strike Action, 8 Oct

Bhisho news: Water cuts loom large in Eastern Cape due to Samwu’s wildcat strike

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Water cuts loom large in Eastern Cape due to Samwu’s wildcat strike: Water supply is threatened in Buffalo City Metro (BCM)‚ Mthatha‚ Bhisho‚ Grahamstown‚ Alice‚ Port Alfred and Stutterheim‚ and even St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth. The supply is hanging by a thread with hundreds of South African Municipal ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Fort Hare students evicted from residence: This followed a court order by the Bhisho High Court on Tuesday which stated that the students could be … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Water cuts loom large in Eastern Cape due to Samwu’s wildcat strike

What happens when there is no fuel to run business?

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Motorists throughout the country have since last night been flocking to petrol stations to fill up their tanks in anticipation of petrol tanks running dry. An estimated 15 000 workers in the petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors belonging to the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union (Ceppwawu) have embarked on a protected strike from today. Refinery workers, fuel truck drivers and depot workers are expected to take part in the strike. It is expected to … [Read more...] about What happens when there is no fuel to run business?

Strike!

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The Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union (CEPPWAWU) with an estimated 15 000 members will embark on a nationwide protected strike tomorrow - Thursday, 28 July 2016. The strike could affect refineries, fuel depots and insourced truck drivers. Petrol stations might also be affected. The strike is the result of unresolved wage negotiations between industry trade unions and the National Petroleum Employers Association. Meanwhile Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer said … [Read more...] about Strike!

Mthatha news: South Africa: Eastern Cape Government and Taxis Strike a Deal

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South Africa: Eastern Cape Government and Taxis Strike a Deal: "We intend to use this grant to travel to hot spots like Mthatha and other areas rocked by taxi violence," he said. "We are also on a massive outreach program to educate our members about the requirements needed when applying for a permit to avoid being ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. South Africa: Hawks Pounce On Raf Fraudsters: They will appear again before the Flagstaff Magistrate court on 4 July 2016. The other 28 suspects, … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Eastern Cape Government and Taxis Strike a Deal

Mthatha news: South Africa: 18 Taxi Drivers Arrested in Eastern Cape Strike

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South Africa: 18 Taxi Drivers Arrested in Eastern Cape Strike: In Mthatha, commuters were left stranded. "This is very stupid. We have nothing to do with their permit, but they are preventing us from going to work," said Asiphe Njem. She also witnessed a teacher being attacked by taxi drivers in Mthatha. Taxi drivers ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: 18 Taxi Drivers Arrested in Eastern Cape Strike

Willowmore Municipal Workers Vow to Continue Strike

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Mayor Beaten As Municipal Workers Vow to Continue Strike: Workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu) in Willowmore embarked on a strike in January demanding better working conditions, the supply of protective clothing, and a salary increase before their municipality merges with ... Willowmore - Read more on AllAfrica.com Full story HERE: Image: DA condemns knobkierie attack on Baviaans mayor.   Baviaans mayor beaten with knobkierie during strike … [Read more...] about Willowmore Municipal Workers Vow to Continue Strike

ECDC employee strike enters week two

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The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has extended an apology to all its stakeholders, clients and customers who may be inconvenienced by the staff strike which commenced on Wednesday 9 September, 2015 due to a breakdown in salary increase negotiations between management and trade union SACCAWU. The strike comes after a conciliation effort by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) broke down with the commissioner having no option but to issue a certificate … [Read more...] about ECDC employee strike enters week two

Watson happy players ‘took a day off’

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Crisis talks between striking EP Kings players and SA Rugby Players' Association (Sarpa) officials will take place in Port Elizabeth this morning in a bid to defuse a simmering pay dispute. On Tuesday‚ Kings players had a meeting to discuss the non-payment of their salaries and decided against training. This has placed Eastern Province's Currie Cup match against the Lions on Saturday in jeopardy. EP Kings president Cheeky Watson shrugged off the player mutiny‚ saying he was "extremely … [Read more...] about Watson happy players ‘took a day off’

EP Kings Players on Strike

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"When poverty comes in the front door love leaves via the back door." Adding to the Eastern Province Kings woes are reports that the players did not turn up for practice this afternoon and have embarked on a strike action over unpaid wages. Earlier this season Eastern Province rugby boss Cheeky Watson and former head coach Carlos Spencer clashed over unpaid wages with Spencer resigning. At the end of July players lined up to receive envelopes of money after promises were made of a double … [Read more...] about EP Kings Players on Strike

Illegal Strike by Electricity and Energy officials places strain on Electricity Service

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to assure the residents and ratepayers of Nelson Mandela Bay that the Municipality is working around the clock to make sure that employees of its Electricity and Energy Direcorate who are currently on an illegal strike resume their duties immediately. Since last Friday, some employees in the Municipality's Electricity and Energy Directorate have been on an illegal strike, based on dissatisfaction with issues related to allowances. This strike has … [Read more...] about Illegal Strike by Electricity and Energy officials places strain on Electricity Service

Electricity Strike brings load shedding bonus to Port Elizabeth

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Did you also wonder why you 'escaped' load shedding this weekend? On Sunday 26 July 2015 we found ourselves once again 'escaping' the scheduled Group 2 load shedding. Phoning the 041 374 4434 number for the Electricity Department just resulted in a pre-recorded message saying that the number is busy. Mailing the Communications staff at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality resulted in situation normal - No Answer at all. There is NO information on the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Electricity Strike brings load shedding bonus to Port Elizabeth