Zuko Komisa

Commuters across Ekurhuleni faced severe traffic disruptions on Wednesday as an illegal strike by members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) brought key routes to a standstill.
Protest action has resulted in significant congestion on the R24 Westbound, specifically between the OR Tambo Interchange and Electron Interchange. Further north, all lanes of the N3 Northbound between Heidelberg and Elands are experiencing extensive delays.
“We strongly condemn this unlawful protest action, as it compromises public safety and disrupts the daily commute of thousands of residents and visitors,” said a city spokesperson.
Pretoria ===> Airport: #EMPDStrike R21 South – HEAVY QUEUE
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) March 19, 2025
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The city has issued a traffic advisory, urging motorists to exercise extreme patience and seek alternative routes where possible.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and assure residents that the City is committed to restoring normal traffic flow and stability as soon as possible,” the spokesperson added.
Ekurhuleni – #EMPDStrike N17 West: Brakpan pic.twitter.com/EQnmc56JH5
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) March 19, 2025
The City of Ekurhuleni is currently engaging with relevant stakeholders and law enforcement agencies in an effort to resolve the situation promptly.
“The City is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders and law enforcement agencies to resolve the situation swiftly,” explained the spokesperson.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant and stay updated on the situation. Further updates will be communicated as they become available.
Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to SAMWU Ekurhuleni chairperson, Chirs Mabundu, and MMC for Finance in the City of Ekurhuleni, Jongizizwe Dlabathi.
Listen to the full conversation here:
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