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As Observer journalists entered the unorderly office, they were met with shouts of "we want more money, we are tired of loan sharks" by displeased traffic personnel.
The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Traffic Department have embarked on a go slow on Thursday morning stating that taxi drivers and motorists “should do as they please on the roads.”
“The Department has been stagnant for the last 30 years. They are still using the old system. We want changes like promotions, a better working environment and better salaries for all,” said Simphiwe Nkosi, shop steward of SAMWU (South African Municipal Workers’ Union).
“There will be no traffic services until our demands are met even if it lasts the whole year,” added Mr Nkosi.
On Thursday morning traffic personnel were waiting for the Municipal Manager, Mr Mandla Mnguni to hand over a memorandum of their grievances.
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