By Thapelo Molefe
In what has been described as a groundbreaking deal, the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has successfully negotiated a five-year wage deal with the South African Local Government Association, which represents the country’s 257 municipalities.
Samwu general secretary Dumisane Magagula said the deal would benefit over 300,000 municipal workers nationwide, providing stability, consistency and long-term benefits.
Workers would receive a 6% hike for the 2024/25 financial year, with 4.5% effective from 1 July, and an additional 1.5% on 1 March 2025.
Subsequent increases would by the CPI plus 0.75% (2025/26 and 2026/27) and CPI plus 1.25% (2027/28 and 2028/29).
“This agreement reflects the critical role municipal workers play in keeping our cities and towns running smoothly.
“We have ensured that municipal workers will no longer be subject to short-term negotiations that only offer temporary relief,” he said.
Magagula said the deal also addressed housing, with a
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