The Meyerton protest is ongoing, protesters are assembling near the fire brigade again. There is a statement that the protest is against the municipality, and businesses in the area are affected. The R59 highway is also affected.
A member of SAMWU was shot in the leg, with a rubber bullet and two others have been arrested during the protest yesterday.
Despite the Bargaining Council’s decision yesterday,13 July 2016, that no strike is allowed at the Midvaal Local Municipality, angry SAMWU employees have decided to ignore the ruling and continue with violent protests this morning. Threats of destruction to the main offices were made earlier, and the municipality has been evacuated to ensure the safety of staff members.
South Africa is a destructive nation. protests are happening everyday, and the damage caused is only a set back. Protesters are not achieving anything, but destroying public property. It is the same destructive behavior that happens all the time.
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