WATCH: City of Ekurhuleni investigates EMPD resource misuse during illegal strike
EMPD officials who failed to report for duty and other participants of the illegal strike that took place across Ekurhuleni, without adhering to the required procedures as per Section 205 of the city's regulations, will face consequences for their actions.
The City of Ekurhuleni has expressed grave concern over the ongoing illegal strike action involving members of the EMPD.
The strike, which was not approved under the city’s Section 205 regulations, has caused severe disruptions across key arterial routes, affecting thousands of road users.
@albertonrecord *EMPD strike Road CLosure GP* Motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the following areas due to current traffic disruptions caused by the EMPD strike N12 Springs/Dayveton off ramp direction Johannesburg R21 between R23 and R25 N17 (Carnival) R21 (Benoni Off-ramp) N12 (between Putfontein and Kingsway Off-ramp) R24 Gillooleys Interchange (N12, R24) NORTHERN REGION – GP: ORTIA / R 21 – Not confirmed, as there was different idea about – R: R21-South, then join N12-West, N3-South at Giloolys Interchange, Off-Ramp at M2-East Geldenhuys Interchange, Into Germiston EASTERN REGION – GP: R51 (Kingsway Rd) near Modderbee Prison – R: N12-West, then N3-South at Giloolys Interchange, Off-Ramp at M2-East Geldenhuys Interchange, Into Germiston SOUTHERN REGION – GP: Vosloorus CCC – R: N3-North (Johannesburg Direction), Off-Ramp at M2-East Geldenhuys Interchange, Into Germiston 19/03/2025 – 08:21 [03/19, 08:28] *Update – 🟧 Protest* – R21 South, Gauteng 19 March 2025 – 08h20 Reports that this protest is affecting multiple highways around Ekhuruleni. These include but not limited to the N12 and N17
The spokesperson for City of Ekurhuleni, Zweli Dlamini, said that EMPD officials who participated in the strike, failing to report for duty, will face disciplinary action.
The strike has particularly impacted busy routes such as the R24 Westbound, between the OR Tambo and Electron interchanges, and the N3 Northbound, between Heidelberg and Elands, leading to significant traffic delays.
“The city has opened an investigation to know about the strike as the protesters did not file any formal documentation with us as the city. Everyone who has participated and abused the city’s resources will face the music,” Zweli said.
Motorists have been urged to find alternative routes and remain patient as the city works with relevant stakeholders and law enforcement to resolve the issue.
Additionally, the strike has led to a lack of traffic officers at critical junctions, notably on Alberton’s Swartkoppies Road, where dysfunctional traffic lights have left residents struggling with increased congestion. Many have voiced concerns over the inconvenience this has caused in their daily commute.
The city strongly condemns this unlawful protest, which not only compromises public safety but disrupts daily life.
Further updates will be provided as the situation progresses.
