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Huge relief as WRDM employees go back to work

After more than two weeks of downed tools, the employees of the WRDM have returned to work.

Good news! The West Rand District Municipality (WRDM) is up and running again.

WRDM employees returned to their posts on 4 December after striking for more than two weeks.

Employees downed tools after it emerged that third parties had not been paid for a few months. Benefits like medical aid and pension had been suspended for these employees.

Read the initial article here:

Fire brigade might not come when you call them

With the festive season kicking off, it is a relief to know that these men and women are back at their posts, and the News received reports that the third parties have been paid.

According to one of the employees, they are glad to be back and to be able to help the community again.

Here is a list of numbers you can phone if you are have an emergency:

• Police Emergency helpline: 10111

• Fire and Ambulance Department: 107

• Krugersdorp Police Station: 011 951 1151

Private ambulance services:

• Netcare 911: 082 911

• ER24: 084 124

• QRS: 0812 777 777

• Emer-G Med: 086 100 7911

Hospitals:

• Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital: 011 951 0200

• Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital: 011 951 6000

• Leratong Hospital: 011 411 3500

Also make sure to have your Sector Community Policing Forum’s number on hand.

Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at  krugersdorpnews@caxton.co.za (remember to include your contact details) or phone us on 011 955 1130.

For free daily local news on the West Rand, also visit our sister newspaper websites 

Randfontein Herald

Roodepoort Record

Get It Joburg West Magazine

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