TimesLIVE reports that public transport by bus and bulk waste collection for businesses in the CBD were disrupted on Monday in Tshwane due to an ongoing strike by employees affiliated to the SA Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu).

Samwu members have downed tools in a wage dispute with the city. The CBD was brought to a standstill on Friday after workers allegedly opened fire hydrants and dumped rubbish on the streets. Tshwane mayor Randall Williams said on Monday the city was quantifying the damage and costs incurred due to the strike action and would issue the bill to Samwu. “The city has properly constituted labour structures where decisions on any labour issues can be deliberated on. These structures remain open and should be used optimally to resolve issues instead of resorting to chaos. These are not lawful labour actions. These are political acts meant to disrupt the work of the city and hamper service delivery in the run-up to the election,” said Williams. According to the city, it was granted an interdict on Friday by the Labour Court against the strike action by Samwu members. Despite the order, protesters still gathered and demonstrated outside Tshwane House.

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