Murmur of Lekwa-employees about allowances
The placards held aloft depicted grievances about personal protective equipment (PPE) and danger bonuses.
A piercing whistle announced an orderly gathering of municipal workers in front of Lekwa’s main offices at midday on Thursday, September 2.
Mbonani Mayisela Street was cordoned off towards the east and west, with traffic police and Standerton Police in attendance.
The language barrier prevented the Standerton Advertiser from following the narrative of the spokesman, but what could be gathered is that the union is addressing steps to rectify a labour dispute.
The placards held aloft depicted grievances about personal protective equipment (PPE) and danger bonuses.
The South African Municipal Workers Union is the body representing employees.
More men than women were present and a chance was given for workers to pose questions.
The newspaper sent a WhatsApp-message to Ms Thobeka Mtshiselwa, communications manager of the municipality, the same day at 15:07, requesting information on the dispute.
