“Pikitup employees are forbidden from soliciting Christmas gifts from members of the public, as this goes against company policy for staff to take part in this tradition”, said Suren Maharaj from Pikitup.
He advised residents and business owners against individuals who masquerade as Pikitup staff requesting “Christmas boxes” and “donations” from the public.
Residents are under no obligation to offer any gifts to Pikitup’s refuse collection staff, as the company does pay a bonus to its staff at the end of the year,” said Maharaj. All residents are urged to report imposters and staff who approach or harass them for gifts or donations.
Any irregular activities must be reported to the SAPS or contact the City of Johannesburg’s 24-hour 24/7 toll-free hotline on 0800 00 25 87 or via e-mail anticorruption@tip-offs.com
Residents can also contact Joburg Connect on 011-375-5555 or 0860 562874 (0860 JOBURG), alternatively visit www.pikitup.co.za
