By: Natasha Archary

Metrobus services have been halted by what it calls an illegal strike which began on Wednesday, 31 January.
Commuters across Johannesburg were left without alternative means of transport, with the bus company saying it is working hard to restore operations.
Member of the Mayoral Committee Roads & Transport, Councillor Kenny Kunene (MMC) has viewed the strike by Metrobus employees as a clear indication of their disrespect towards the citizens of the City.
In a statement Kunene shared, he said that Metrobus commuters include school children being left desperate and in an era of rampant human trafficking, parents are struggling to make alternative arrangements.
“It is the MMC’s personal view that when workers disregard the people who pay their salaries, in this case, commuters and the residents of the City of Johannesburg, decisive action must be taken.
The residents of the City cannot be held at ransom.
The MMC is disappointed, frustrated and angry at what has been done to the citizens, especially school children, however, the MMC believes that the labour process should take its course.”
Kenny Kunene weighs in on the Metrobus strike
Meanwhile, spokesperson for the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), Lebo Ndawo says they have been in engagements with the City of Johannesburg and Metrobus.
“We are at the point now, where we have given each other terms, which is Metrobus and City of Johannesburg management, and we are saying we will resume the talks today.
We are just waiting for them to make their way here, and then everything will revert back to normal. The meeting that we held as workers will be halted once feedback has been given, so workers will revert back to their positions at work, while we continue the meeting.
Hopefully, the outcome of our meeting with Metrobus management and City of Johannesburg management is fruitful, so it doesn’t go back to a long disruption by workers.”
Spokesperson for the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), Lebo Ndawo
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