South Africa: Concern at Impact of Ongoing Transnet Strike - South African News Briefs - October 13, 2022

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Port of Cape Town, top left, Jagersfontein (file photo).
13 October 2022
allAfrica.com
By Esther Rose

Cape Town —  

Update as at 16h30 SAST

Transnet Brings New Wage Offer to Table Amid Govt's Concern at Strike's Economic Impact 

The government has expressed its concern at the impact the week-long industrial action by Transnet employees - members of United Transport and Allied Trade Union (Unta) and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) - is having on the country's economy. The strike action is already showing a knock-on effect in the transporting of goods across the country and abroad, Eye Witness News reports. The parastatal offered a new wage increase of between 4% and 5% but it was rejected by workers, who are demanding through their union Unta a 12% and Satawu a 13,5% increase. The South African Communist Party and the Federation of South African Unions (Fedusa) have also joined the strike in solidarity with  the Transnet workers. Transnet has revised their wage offer today. Read here

Jagersfontein Residents Still Awaiting Govt Assistance After Dam Wall Collapse

A month ago, a disused mine's dam wall burst, caused a devastating mudslide in Jagersfontein in the Free State. Two people died and homes and infrastructure were destroyed. Residents are destitute and are accusing the government of dragging its feet in assisting them. They say they are now trying to clean up themselves so that they can assess the damage, eNCA reports.

Johannesburg Arsonist 's Case Postponed to Next Week

The case of the 36-year-old suspected Johannesburg arsonist has been postponed to October 18, 2022 Eye Witness News reports for him to appoint a legal representative. He is allegedly responsible for setting alight multiple residential properties in the north of Johannesburg. The man faces charges of arson, burglary and murder. Police are investigating whether the suspect is linked to more fires.

Parts of Durban Still Without Power

Parts of Durban are still in darkness following an explosion at Klaarwater substation on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The eThekwini Municipality says the damage could have been caused by lightning and strong winds, but this is unconfirmed for now, eNCA reports.

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