By Johnathan Paoli
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has maintained its resolution in light of a growing list of grievances against the Buffalo City Metro Municipality (BCMM).
The union is expected to lead a march through Buffalo City on Tuesday in the Eastern Cape to demand urgent intervention over financial mismanagement, corruption, poor service delivery, and violations of workers’ rights.
According to a media statement issued by SAMWU on Monday, the protest is a response to “numerous unresolved challenges that have plagued the municipality,” affecting not only workers but also the broader community.
At the heart of the union’s concerns is BCMM’s ongoing financial instability, despite being under a Financial Recovery Plan.
The most recent Auditor-General’s report flagged extensive financial mismanagement, with no evident accountability or improvement in service delivery.
“There has been no tangible improvement in the municipality’s financial situation, and the people of Buffalo City continue
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