POLOKWANE – The Limpopo MEC for Economic Development, Tshitereke Matibe, officially accepted a memorandum of demands from the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) on behalf of aggrieved Great North Transport (GNT) employees.

The union-led march, which started at SABC Park and proceeded to Ledet’s offices, aimed to protest against alleged maladministration, statutory non-compliance, and unpaid Provident Fund contributions at GNT.

Satawu has consistently raised concerns about financial mismanagement at the state-owned bus company. Despite prior meetings with the MEC for Transport, Violet Mathye, Limpopo Premier, and GNT board members, the union says the Provident Fund remains unpaid, calling it the most urgent issue affecting employees.

Matibe acknowledged the concerns raised and confirmed that the department is actively addressing unpaid employee funds and administrative issues at the entity.

The march was led by Satawu president Nthuthuzelo Mhlubulwana and supported by ANC PEC member Kedibone Lebea.

Mathye also attended the demonstration and, along with MEC Matibe, expressed support for the workers’ demands.