When Zikhona Foslara realised in her first year of studying at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) that her transport allowance was not enough for a month, she got a job as a petrol attendant and cashier at a filling station.
Picketing at hospitals and clinics was finally called off at about 1pm on Monday following a ruling by the Labour Appeal Court interdicting National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) members from continuing with the strike action.
Metro employees were busy at the weekend unplugging the Strand Street stormwater system, where blockages have led to localised flooding.Metro spokesperson Mamela Ndamase said on Sunday the problem was multifaceted.