PHUTI MOSOMANE
THE South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) General Secretary, Dumisane Magagula, has confirmed that several municipalities have informed workers about the delay in their May salaries.
The union said this concerning trend is observed across numerous municipalities in the country, prompting it to call upon provincial governments to intervene.
In specific regions such as North West, Gauteng, and Northern Cape, municipalities including Ditsobotsa, Lekwa-Teema, Emfuleni, and Kareeberg Local municipalities have notified their employees about the late payment of salaries this month.
Moreover, the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality has also issued a notice to its employees, informing them that third-party payments like medical aid, pension, and various allowances such as standby, shift, and camping allowances will only be disbursed in the first week of June.
“We have also received reports that workers at Lepelle Northern Water have not been paid their performance bonuses as per the contract of
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