Truck drivers threaten national shutdown

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Truck drivers are protesting against the employment of foreign nationals in most sectors of the economy, for lower wages.

Truck drivers want the government to intervene, as they protest against the employment of foreign nationals in most sectors of the economy.They are protesting against the employment of foreign nationals in most sectors of the economy, for lower wages.All Truck Drivers Forum spokesperson, Michael Masimini says employers are contravening the Employment Services and Immigrant Act, while thousands of South Africans have no work.

"This is not only the ATDF strike - this is national. We are engaging in this peaceful strike as we try to draw attention from our government."

 

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