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News24 reports that more than 90 seasonal firefighters employed by the City of Cape Town claim they have not received their June salaries despite completing their contracts and returning municipal-issued gear.
These firefighters, who served as first responders during vegetation fires and assisted during structural fires across the metro, also played a vital role in helping extinguish the extensive Tokai wildfire in April. The City has acknowledged the issue but provided little clarity, sparking frustration among the frontline workers. Their contracts ran from January to June 2025, and they received regular monthly payments until May. Before receiving their final salaries, they were told to return equipment and uniforms, but say that, despite doing so, they’ve yet to be paid. Multiple follow-ups with managers have yielded no resolution. The firefighters say they understand their temporary employment status but feel disrespected. Many have worked seasonally for several years without being considered for permanent roles or learnerships. GOOD Party councillor Roscoe Palm called the delayed payment “deeply troubling,” noting that it’s the first case in the City’s Fire and Rescue Service history.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Velani Ludidi at News24 (subscription / trial registration required)
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