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Pretoria News reports that hundreds of Tshwane municipal workers turned on their employer on Thursday, trying to invade the Sammy Marks Chamber where a special council sitting was taking place.
Led by the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), workers in the city’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), known as Vat Alles, had obtained permission to march and hand over a memorandum at the Old Raadsaal. Demanding permanent positions, their grievances included allegations of racism and exploitation. On reaching Sammy Marks Square, drama unfolded outside the council chamber and police used stun grenades and teargas to disperse the crowd. When some protesters tried to force their way into the chamber, they were blocked by police. The city said it would be pursuing criminal charges against the Samwu leadership.
- Read this report by Sakhile Ndlazi and Rapula Moatshe in full at Pretoria News
- Read too, Ontevrede werkers neem hoofstad op horings, at Netwerk24 (limited access)
- And also, Samwu eis dat Tshwane 5 000 vas aanstel, at Netwerk24 (limited access)
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