Pikitup strike paralyses Joburg as casual workers demand better pay - Themba Magoda

Waste collection has been severely disrupted across parts of Johannesburg following a strike by casual workers contracted through the city's waste management entity, Pikitup.

The labor action, driven by demands for permanent employment, has left residents dealing with overflowing refuse bins and growing health concerns, prompting the agency to implement contingency measures to manage the growing backlog.

The disruption stems from casual workers who are employed through third-party contractors for Pikitup. These workers have downed tools, demanding permanent employment and arguing that they have been working for the organization for an extended period without being offered permanent contracts

We are now joined by Themba Magoda, Spokesperson for Casual Workers at PikitUp.

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