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Pretoria News reports that, despite massive disruptions to construction on Tuesday, all systems remain on track for the grand opening on 1 April of Sun International’s Time Square Casino and Hotel at Menlyn Maine.
The new development was hit by a massive labour protest on Tuesday morning, when 500 job seekers from the surrounding area stormed the basement parking demanding that jobs be given to residents of Pretoria. “We will continue to engage with the group regarding vacancies and will consider those who are qualified for posts should they become available,” said Sun International’s Michael Farr. Witnesses said the job seekers barged into the parking area at about 8am, demanding an audience with those in charge of recruitment. They became violent, hurling bricks and other items as they demanded to be allowed access to the construction site. Police had to be called in to maintain peace and order.
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