The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube has called upon the uMngeni Local Municipality and the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) to find an amicable solution to the labour dispute which has crippled service delivery in the Municipality.
“The granting of a court order yesterday by the Durban Labour Court compelling workers to halt their illegal strike is an opportunity for both parties to iron out a solution to this dispute. While we welcome the fact that workers have gone back to work, we also call upon law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute individuals who have played a role in the destruction of public property during this strike. It is unacceptable that criminal elements infiltrate a strike by workers causing destruction of public property. This diverts valuable municipal resources from service delivery to poor communities,” said Dube-Ncube.
It ia alleged that members of SAMWU in the Municipality have been engaged in a week industrial action over salary adjustments, compromising service delivery in the process. Dube-Ncube has also made a call to the Msunduzi Municipality, to find a way and resolve the go slow by waste removal workers in the Capital City, which has led to the non-collection of refuse since last week. “The non-collection of refuse needs to be resolved as soon as possible within in the capital city, as this could pose a serious health risk to residents. The city is also receiving thousands of visitors this week, who are coming to the royal show, and others will be taking part in the comrades marathon. These major events have huge economic benefits for the city and we therefore want to see the city putting its best foot forward,” said Dube-Ncube.
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