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The Star reports that for over two weeks casual workers at Pikitup have been on strike, demanding permanent employment at the Johannesburg waste company after serving as temporary workers for a long time.
At the weekend, the Joburg CBD and other surrounding areas witnessed the workers’ rage as they spilt waste in protest. The waste pickers were seen on Friday marching towards the Bree Taxi Rank, via Bank City, spilling waste all over the streets. They carried wood-like weapons and knobkerries and chanted as they spilled waste along their route. On Saturday, videos circulating on Facebook showed the workers emptying a compactor truck and spilling uncollected waste in Hillbrow and Berea. According to Pikitup’s social media pages, refuse collection services by permanent staff have been ongoing for more than two days across most of its depots, with law enforcement currently monitoring them to ensure security and safety. Last Wednesday, City of Joburg city manager Floyd Brink outlined a recovery plan to resume refuse collection services across affected areas. Brink said Pikitup had obtained a court interdict against the workers, and was currently engaging with senior management to find amicable long-term solutions.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Hope Mafu at The Star
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