CLEAN-UP operations have begun in most parts of eThekwini, after services were disrupted due to an illegal strike action by municipal employees last week.

In addition City spokesman, Msawakhe Mayisela said teams from the various departments, particularly Durban Solid Waste, will work throughout the weekend to cover the backlog and ensure that the situation is restored to normality.

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As of Tuesday, the dispute between the workers and the municipality was amicably resolved and all employees have resumed their duties.

“Refuse collection and the restoration of water and electricity services has already begun. Water is being delivered to communities affected by water shortage due to infrastructure malfunctioning that is unrelated to the strike,” he said.

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