Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Tshwane council coalition crumbles

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The EFF in Tshwane were expected to table a motion demanding that the council engage with labour unions to end the wage dispute between SAMWU workers and the city which has crippled services. The EFF is calling for the City to reinstate dismissed workers and pay their outstanding salaries for August and September. The party’s Tshwane Caucus Chief Whip, Godwin Ratikwane gives an update on the city’s council meeting. Phemelo also speaks to the DA’s Tshwane Spokesperson, Kwena Moloto about their multi-party coalition with ActionSA.
2 Oct 2023 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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