Thirteen eThekwini municipal workers arrested last month over an ongoing industrial action, have been granted R2,000 bail each. The group appeared for a second time in the Durban Magistrates Court on Wednesday, facing charges including public violence and damaging essential infrastructure. The strike, which was labelled illegal, was over a call for increased wages for workers in the metro.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said the matter would return to court on 10 May for further investigation. “The charges relate to an incident that occurred on 04 March 2024, where they allegedly blocked the road with rocks and rubbish and burned tyres and bins. The state is also alleging that they damaged municipal bins and Durban Solid Waste (DSW) fencing,” added Ramkisson-Kara. The eThekwini municipality instituted disciplinary action, including dismissals, for almost 2,000 staff members who participated in the illegal strik
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