Taps to run dry as Rand Water strike goes ahead
South Africans should brace themselves for water cuts as Rand Water employees abandon posts and embark on strike action from Wednesday, 21 April. The South African Municipal Worker's Union (SAMWU) warned that water supply cannot be guaranteed but mentioned that essential service workers are expected to report for duty. Disgruntled employees are demanding an R4000 increase, R15 000 sectoral minimum wage, R3500 housing allowance for every employee, and other benefits, […]