Municipal workers’ strike in Tshwane is finally over

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The municipal workers’ strike that lasted for over three months in city of Tshwane is finally over.

The city confirmed that all municipal services are operational and that employees are back at work.

In a statement issued, the city said basic service delivery has returned to normal, and most backlogs have been cleared.

“Services such as waste collection, electricity and water outages, including fixing leaks, which were severely impacted by the strike action have gradually returned to normality.

[WATCH] Tshwane strike is finally over but we still have a lot of service delivery backlog to prioritise. We remain committed to building a Capital City that works for all its people. @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/Qsr2sqeopG

— Tshwane Coalition (@tshwane_mayor) November 10, 2023

“The Tshwane Bus Services (TBS), whose operations ground to a halt during the strike, due to
intimidation directed towards the non-striking bus drivers, are back to full capacity.

“The Customer Care Walk-in-Centres and clinics have also resumed full services and are functioning optimally,” the statement read.

Relief as strike ends

City Manager Johann Mettler has expressed relief about the end of the strike: “We’re relieved
that the strike which was marred by violence, intimidation and destruction of municipal property
is finally over and services have resumed in earnest”.

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“We had put in place a catch-up plan which was executed with distinction. The city is gradually
rediscovering its mojo and is living its motto of ‘Igniting Excellence’. We are building a city that
works for all its people”, Mettler enthused.

Tshwane and the labour unions IMATU and SAMWU are currently engaged in discussions over
the salary increase dispute facilitated by CCMA. The discussions are progressing well.