Pikitup has extended the suspension of its waste collection services to the Midrand depot (as well as Orange Farm) after disgruntled work seekers violently threatened employees and blocked the access gates.
The waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg regrets the ongoing inconvenience caused but it is forced to suspend waste-collection services because of the prevailing volatile and unsafe situation outside some depots.
Pikitup will not render waste collection services in the ff areas serviced by Midrand Depot due to ongoing violent protest demonstrations by job seekers demanding work. Affected areas- Alfred Nzo Ext 10, Thulani Ext 15, Lindokuhle, Kaalfotein Ext 1.2,3,4,5,22, 23 & Albert Luthuli
— Pikitup (@CleanerJoburg) August 31, 2018
Disgruntled jobseekers continued today to forcefully demand jobs from Pikitup and further continued to threaten the lives of its employees.
The managing director of Pikitup, Lungile Dlamini, who was also the chief safety officer has unfortunately left with no choice but to suspend services in order to protect the lives of employees.
Pikitup will continue to appraise residents about the situation. The waste management entity apologises for the inconvenience experienced by the households in the affected areas.
Numerous areas in Midrand and surrounding areas have been affected by the suspension of services and residents have been complaining but Midrand Reporter will issue updates as the situation unfolds.
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Also check out:
https://www.citizen.co.za/midrand-reporter/188015/city-investigates-pikitups-r36-million-waste-crusher-tender/
https://www.citizen.co.za/midrand-reporter/198980/dog-attacks-pikitup-staff-affecting-service-delivery/
https://www.citizen.co.za/midrand-reporter/199601/former-joziwork-employees-threaten-to-disrupt-pikitup-operations/
