The African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Tshwane are calling on the Democratic Alliance (DA)-led government in the city to reinstate municipal workers who have recently been dismissed.
During a special council meeting on Thursday afternoon, both parties expressed frustration over the municipality’s decision to fire protesting workers.
More than 100 workers affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) have lost their jobs – for protesting over the city’s refusal to implement a 5.4% salary increase.
A council meeting that was called to debate the Samwu strike has been postponed due to the multi-party coalition’s absence.
While the DA-led government in the capital city said it would not reinstate protesting workers – the ANC and EFF have accused Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink of abusing his power.
ANC chief whip Aaron Maluleka said the dismissal letters sent to workers should be revoked.
“It’s a middle finger that they’re showing to workers. Writing letters to workers, threatening them will not resolve the matter, it exacerbates the situation.”
EFF chairperson in Tshwane Obakeng Ramabodu has accused the DA-led government of being racist.
“What they are doing is a ‘yes mam, yes bass’ apartheid mentality of giving letters to workers. Hence we told them they must throw the letters in the dustbin.”
The city’s service delivery has been severely affected by the dismissal of more than 100 workers.
-EWN
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