EWN reports that Telkom says it’s concerned further acts of sabotage could be carried out on its infrastructure, as a strike among some of its workers continues.  

The telecoms company is offering a R500,000 reward for information which could assist authorities in apprehending culprits after cables were vandalised this week in various parts of the country.  Employees affiliated to the Communication Workers Union (CWU) went on strike last week demanding, among other things, an 11% salary increase and six months’ paid maternity leave.  Telkom’s Jacqui O’Sullivan said:  "Historically there has always been a close link between industrial action and sabotage in the telecommunications sector."  But the CWU’s Clyde Mervin denied striking workers were involved.

• A short report by Ziyanda Ngcobo is at EWN

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