National shutdown in Standerton in orderly fashion
The locals handed over a memorandum to management about their dissatisfaction with employment practices at Eskom.
Some community members in Standerton joined the national shutdown by trade unions on Wednesday, August 24, on their way to Tutuka Power Station.
Cosatu and Saftu called for action because of among others load-shedding and the rising cost of living.
The locals handed over a memorandum to management about their dissatisfaction with employment practices at Eskom.
A smallish group protested in Thuthukani early the morning.
Locals in the township were transported by bus from Sakhile Stadium to Tutuka.
The communications officer of Standerton Police, Capt Gibi Mtsweni, said everything went well.
An Eskom-representative received the memorandum.
This is not the first time the power utility finds itself in the hot seat about job opportunities.
A group of young people congregated in Beyers Naudé Street at an open stand on April 13 to voice their concerns about opportunities.
Lekwa Employment Association then also handed over a memorandum, requesting that locals be prioritised for employment.
One of their demands was that the database at the Eskom hub be cleared to accommodate 70% of residents.
