Ward councillor Nwabisa Mcwabeni condemned protest action by residents of Nompumelelo in Beacon Bay on Friday, alleging that efforts to bring services to the community had been “sabotaged”. A crowd of about 100 protesters took to the streets early on Friday morning, placing four flaming barricades across the Bonza Bay Road near the entrance to the township.
After nearly being thrown into turmoil by a potentially crippling strike, Buffalo City Metro has decided to temporarily suspend its controversial overtime policy. The city encountered problems with the implementation of the policy, with the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) raising concerns.
South Africa: Trial Begins for Alleged Thieves at Ramaphosa s Farm - South African News Briefs - April 26, 2024 allafrica.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from allafrica.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Premier Oscar Mabuyane has ordered the Buffalo City Metro to sort out its infamous billing system and service delivery issues which have irked residents. Mabuyane intervened after protesters disrupted the handover of the newly constructed Sophathisana Senior Secondary School in Reeston, East London, by the premier and education MEC Fundile Gade this week.