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Evidence of Plague Found During South Africa Garbage Strike

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has found a rat that tested positive for bubonic plague antibodies as garbage goes uncollected due to the Pikitup workers strike in Johannesburg.

South Africa: Evidence of Plague Found in Rat in Tembisa Rubbish Dump

GroundUp, 5 April 2016

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says it is taking measures to prevent the outbreak of bubonic plague in humans after a rat, found in an informal settlement… Read more »

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Flea control and intensified security have been introduced in Tembisa to curb spread of the disease (file photo).

South Africa: Cosatu Calls On Concerned All Parties to Sit Down and Find an Amicable Solution to the Pikitup Strike

COSATU, 31 March 2016

The Congress of South African Trade Unions is deeply disturbed by the City Of Johannesburg's use of threats in response to the grievances raised by the Pikitup workers. The… Read more »
South Africa: City Warns Striking Pikitup Workers

SAnews.gov.za, 29 March 2016

Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau has warned that the city will no longer tolerate disruptions by Pikitup employees who are on strike. Read more »
South Africa: Alexandra Residents Band Together to Clean the Streets

News24Wire, 28 March 2016

Residents of Alexandra and other Johannesburg areas affected by the Pikitup strike are helping contractors clear mounting piles of waste from the streets. Read more »

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South Africa: Temporary Refuse Workers Attacked

Temporary Pikitup workers have been attacked in Alexandra, Johannesburg, after picking up rubbish during an illegal strike. Read more »
- South Africa: Police Monitor Refuse Workers' Situation Closely
- South Africa: Garbage Collectors Attacked in Alexandra

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Evidence of Plague Found During South Africa Garbage Strike

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