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12 August 2016
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Go-slow action continues at GTM after 4 months As the Greater Tzaneen Municipality’s Electro-technical department go-slow action entered month four, workers’ tolerance with the GTM is wearing thin. On 18 April workers embarked on a goslow for better working conditions and protective clothing and uniforms. Since then they vowed to continue with their strike action until the town management addresses their grievances. The workers accuse the GTM of wasting money by paying contractors while some of its employees are earning salaries for doing nothing. They also accused the municipal-
In the aftermath of this year’s Haira-thon, the Letaba Tzaneen Lions Club in association with various local hair stylists, handed over a cheque for R15 100 to Elona Geldenhuys. The money (and hair) was raised during the annual event organized by the Lions and this year the sum total was donated to the Geldenhuys family to assist
ity of not taking their safety seriously. One worker who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “the GTM is paying contractors to do our duties while we are paid to spend the day playing games and have fun in the CBD. “Its now almost four months since we downed tools and nothing has happened. Management only promise.” Samwu’s local chairperson, Mr Victor Manyama, said the workers did receive protective
clothing and uniforms but he was not aware that the go-slow was continuing.“ I will go check as I was not aware,” Manyama said. GTM spokesperson Neville Ndlala was asked about the go-slow when it began in April. He then said the issues between the
GTM and the workers had been resolved and the workers were supplied with protective clothing and uniforms. Bulletin’s investigation revealed that he didn’t tell the truth. — Phidelia Rikhotso phidelia@bulletin.us.com
their daughter, Imke, in her battle against cancer. The Lions wish to thank all the participating parties who sacrificed their time and energy to the worthy cause. Seen here in front are Christa Koekemoer, Elona Geldenhuys and Endria Enslin with Hannetjie Marais, Clive and Nicole Jones and Dave and Margaret Brown behind them.
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