MEMBERS of Ekurhuleni’s peace corps are currently protesting outside the council chambers in Germiston where Ekurhuleni’s budget speech will be delivered later this morning.
Executive mayor, Clr Mondli Gungubele, arrived to address the workers. According to Kempton Express’ journalist on the scene it seems he has calmed them down.
Gungubele said he understood their frustration but as people who were hired to retain peace in society, this was not the right way to address their issues.
He said he would get a task team to deliberate with the leaders of the corps to come to some sort of understanding.
The protesting workers had been employed on a two-year contract, which is now up for renewal. This contract paid them a stipend.
Mary Goby of the DA said, in a statement released earlier this week, offered them training in hope of a better future, through skills development.
“However, for many, their contracts are up for renewal and they are now striking for meaningful employment. Various peace corps members await feedback from the MMC of Community Safety.
In the meantime, the all-new peace corps that have just finished college, are working but not in uniform for fear of intimidation.
