Update: SAFTU strike did not affect Ladysmith #SAFTUstrike
The strike resulted in road closures around South Africa
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) national strike, which took place yesterday (April 25), did not affect Ladysmith. The strike affected major cities around the country.
On Tuesday, many schools in Ladysmith sent out messages on social media, advising parents to keep their children at home due to the impending strike.
Ladysmith police were on high alert in case protest action flared up.
However, there were no reports of workers striking in the area.
The countrywide strike was 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
The strike resulted in road closures around South Africa.
This morning (April 26), children went back to school.
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