City condemns illegal EMPD strike
“Currently, protest action is severely affecting traffic on the R24 westbound between the OR Tambo Interchange and Electron Interchange, resulting in heavy delays."
The City of Ekurhuleni has issued a media statement regarding the ‘illegal’ strike by the EMPD, which officers embarked on during the morning of March 19.
According to the city’s spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, the city has noted with concern the ongoing illegal strike action involving members of the EMPD, which has resulted in significant disruptions on key arterial routes.
“Protest action is severely affecting traffic on the R24 westbound between the OR Tambo and Electron interchanges, resulting in heavy delays.
@bedfordview.edenv Vuyile Mlungwana of Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union addresses the media regarding the picketing of EMPD outside the municipal offices in Germiston CBD. He also addresses the statement released by the City condemning the EMPD. #empd #cityofekurhuleni
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Additionally, protests are impacting all lanes of the N3 northbound between Heidelberg and Elands, causing extensive traffic congestion,” read the statement.
“We strongly condemn this unlawful protest action, as it compromises public safety and disrupts the daily commute of thousands of residents and visitors.
“The city is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders and law enforcement agencies to resolve the situation swiftly,” the statement added.
@bedfordview.edenv Busi Vilakazi reporting live from Germiston CBD where traffic is at a standstill due to a strike by EMPD workers who used their vehicles to block the roads, causing major delays. 📍 Affected areas: 🚗 Germiston CBD 🚗 N17 (Carnival) 🚗 R21 (Benoni Off-ramp & towards airport) 🚗 N12 (Putfontein ↔ Kingsway Off-ramp) 🚗 R24 🚗 Gillooly’s Interchange (N12, R24) ‼️ Motorists, urged to use alternative routes to avoid further delays. #EMPDStrike #TrafficAlert #GermistonCBD #MetroPolice #Ekurhuleni
Motorists are urged to exercise patience, seek alternative routes where possible, and remain vigilant.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and assure residents that the city is committed to restoring normal traffic flow and stability as soon as possible,” said Dlamini.
Gillooly’s Interchange has also been severely impacted by the strike.
This is a developing story.
