City reminds residents not to give Christmas gifts to Pikitup staff
JOBURG - Pikitup would like to remind the citizens of Joburg again this year, not to give out Christmas gifts to waste removal staff especially during the festive season.
“Pikitup employees are forbidden from soliciting Christmas gifts from members of the public, as this goes against company policy for staff to take part in this tradition,” said Suren Maharaj, acting managing director at Pikitup.
Maharaj spoke ahead of the holiday season, advising the residents and business owners against individuals who masquerade as Pikitup staff requesting Christmas boxes and donations from the public.
Residents are under no obligation whatsoever to offer any gifts to Pikitup’s refuse collection staff, as the company does pay a bonus to its staff at the end of the year. “Corporate governance and zero tolerance to corruption are of critical importance to Pikitup. We will leave no stone unturned in rooting out corrupt officials and practices,” said Maharaj.
Any irregular activities are to be reported to the South African Police Services or contact the City of Johannesburg’s 24 hour toll-free hotline.
All residents are urged to report imposters and staff who approach or harass them for gifts or donations.
Details: 0800 00 25 87; anticorruption@tip-offs.com
