A group of dissatisfied general workers employed in the construction of the new Somerset West Public Transport Interchange have threatened to down tools because they are unhappy with the pay rate per hour, among other grievances.
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A growing extortion ‘mafia’ is sweeping across South Africa, crippling construction and small businesses with threats and bribes, and more recently killing political ward councillors if demands aren’t met. These groups, active for the past five years, are likely to pose a threat to new councillors and municipal officials after the 1 November local government elections. This in turn could further erode the rule of law, local economic development and the country’s democracy.