Protesters claiming to be casual workers from the Ekurhuleni Metro’s Department of Waste Management Services recently protested outside the Germiston Civic Centre.
The EMPD was on site to observe the demonstration, which was peaceful with members singing songs and carrying posters with messages to the mayor and councillors.
Protesters demanded that Ekurhuleni mayor Clr Mondli Gungubele address them and explain why they have not received the permanent positions promised to them.
According to a worker who spoke to a GCN journalist, the demonstrating members were promised permanent jobs in March, last year, as well as an increase in their monthly salaries of R1 800, but are still waiting.
The mayor has not yet responded to the demands made by the protesters.
On Thursday, July 9, the workers once again took to the streets of Germiston to demand answers from the metro.
A member of the Lungile Mtshali brigade said, “The metro has failed to give us relevant answers hence we are now going to march again.”
A memorandum was handed over to ANC councillor Emily Chauke, who spoke to the protestors outside the civic centre.
In response to a GCN query sent to the metro, Themba Gadebe, spokesman for the metro said, “The Waste Management Services Department has not yet received any memorandum in relation to the protest.
“The department will, however, make a follow-up with the relevant officials.”
