Municipal employees fear for their safety

The municipal manager, Ms Gugulethu Mhlongo-Ntshangase, and employees were locked in a meeting regarding disruption of duties, following the businesses protest.

March 8, 2018

Dumisani Zwane Less than a minute

Lekwa municipal employees refused to go back to work on 7 March over safety concerns.

The municipal manager, Ms Gugulethu Mhlongo-Ntshangase, and employees were locked in a meeting regarding disruption of duties, following the businesses protest.

Local businesses have been closing most, if not all, Lekwa offices since 1 March, alleging gross corruption.

In an almost two hour meeting, Ms Ntshangase tried to allay workers’ fears and said they should get back to work.

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The police have been constantly monitoring the situation.

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March 8, 2018

Dumisani Zwane Less than a minute

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Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.