The city also confirmed it would approach the labour court for an urgent contempt of court order against the protesters.
“The city manager has issued multiple ultimatums to the striking employees to return to work and to desist from intimidating their non-striking colleagues. The striking employees have disregarded the court order and therefore are guilty of contempt of court, hence the city has resolved to approach the labour court again today [Thursday] for the enforcement of the interim interdict, which will empower the police to arrest the striking employees and the Samwu leadership.
“Residents of Tshwane cannot be held to ransom by striking employees who continue to prevent their colleagues from performing the duties for which they get paid. Most employees report for duty but are being prevented, intimidated and victimised by their striking colleagues from executing their duties.”
The city confirmed it had put in place “recovery plans to address the backlog” as a result of the strike.
“Turnaround times for attending to interruptions will be delayed due to intimidation of employees. A total of 15 employees have been arrested so far and charged with public violence and face internal charges as well.”
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