Samwu Strike Rages On As Tshwane Mayor warns Residents of Disruptions

Johnathan Paoli

Tshwane Metro Mayor, Cilliers Brink and Tshwane City Manager, Johann Mettler, issued a short video statement to the residents of the metro, detailing the ongoing disruptions that have been rocking the city as well as the disciplinary steps they intend to take against the striking employees.  

“We are putting in place mitigations and other disciplinary action from the city manager, but there will be disruption and it is important that the residents know what is at stake, that what we are fighting for is the future of this city, not just for services to residents but to secure the jobs of officials and to secure the future of this city,” the Mayor said. 

“What is clearly happening here, is some workers, not the majority, think that by using violence and intimidation, the city can be brought to the negotiation table, to agree to salary increases, which we have