Strike Update: Ladysmith all clear regarding SAFTU national strike
Police are monitoring the situation in Ladysmith in case any strike action does take place
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) national strike has affected most cities around the country.
For Ladysmith, however, no reports of workers striking in the area have come in.
The strike, that is ongoing throughout the country, is in opposition to the new National Minimum Wage Bill and other changes to labour laws.
The union feels that the minimum amount of R20 an hour is not enough for an average family to survive on.
Initial story: Notice: SAFTU national strike likely to affect Ladysmith tomorrow
Also read: Update: Ladysmith municipal workers still on strike as services grind to a halt
Also read: Update: Murchison Street clear as striking municipal workers disperse
The minimum for farm workers will be R18, R15 for domestic workers and R11 for workers employed by the Extended Public Works programme.
Police are monitoring the situation in Ladysmith in case any strike action does take place.
Currently, no roads are affected.
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