The City of Tshwane’s possible decision to rehire 43 former employees dismissed during the 2023 unprotected strike elicited mixed reactions.
The City of Tshwane’s potential decision to rehire 43 former employees dismissed during the 2023 unprotected strike for allegedly burning buses under the DA-led administration has drawn mixed reactions.
While the DA criticised the move, saying the city would be bringing criminals back into its workforce, the ANC said there was no proof to support claims that the workers committed any crime.
The South African Municipal Workers Union has demanded reinstatement for almost three years since the 2023 unprotected strike, and recently welcomed the council’s move.
Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise recently said the coalition government found workers “frustrated and hurt” after the 2023 strike dismissals. He promised all 43 workers fired under the DA-led administration would be reinstated.
