Johannesburg grapples with Pikitup strike fallout

convened a media briefing today to unveil its recovery strategies in the aftermath of disruptions caused by a strike among Pikitup temporary workers., Pikitup disclosed that each depot will devise and execute a four-day recovery plan to tackle the waste collection backlog that has plagued certain parts of Johannesburg.According to Pikitup, proactive measures are underway, with engagements initiated with contractors to procure additional vehicles aimed at expediting the city’s cleanup efforts.

Pikitup underscored its firm stance by implementing a no-work-pay principle for all striking workers. If you offer private services may I please remind you to dump only at approved garden and landfill sites otherwise we contribute to the problemMoreover, Koekemoer urged residents availing private waste services to adhere strictly to approved disposal sites to mitigate exacerbating the existing problem.

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