Snl24 | WATCH: Joburg’s waste woes worsen as Pikitup strike continues!
IT’S a mess on the streets of Joburg as rubbish piles up amid a Pikitup strike.
Contract workers at Pikitup Joburg’s waste management service have downed tools, causing an unsightly stink across the city.
Workers contracted to Pikitup decided to down tools at the company’s Randburg depot.. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Contract workers use a song and dance to voice their frustration. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
The workers, picketing at the Randburg depot, refuse to empty bins and block waste removal trucks.
A mountain of rubbish on Pikitup’s doorstep in Randburg. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Refuse bags are getting wasted as the strike continues. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Pavements are filled with uncollected refuse. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Striking workers accuse management of engaging in unfair labour practices, including allegations of “sex for jobs, nepotism, and exploitation through cheap labour.” Â
Many workers claim to have worked as casual employees for over five years without being offered permanent positions.Â
Enos Maake, representing the striking workers, stated that the strike will continue until their demands are addressed. Â
The situation in Randburg is becoming dire, with rubbish piling up and residents discarding waste indiscriminately.Â
Pikitup spokesperson Muzi Mkhwanazi said ten depots were affected, and only two were operational after workers downed tools on Monday. Â
“Pikitup management condemns the actions of the protesters and appeals to them to refrain from violent and threatening conduct, which prevents employees from fulfilling their responsibilities to the residents of the city who have a constitutional right to a clean environment.”Â
The Rotten Tomato Award goes to Pikitup and their striking workers. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
SNL24 videographer Morapedi Mashashe took to the streets of Ranburg to assess the situation. Â
Rubbish bins are overflowing, with residents leaving their trash out in any open space they can find. Â
This is causing a massive health and safety hazard.Â
Randburg Square is close to looking like a dumping area because of the strike by workers contracted to Pikitup. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Walking around Randburg Square will soon become dangerous as the streets are littered with refuse. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Pavements are filled with uncollected refuse. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
There is a stink in shop doorsteps around Randburg. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Hairy, milky stink. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Small business owners around Randburg Taxi rank will soon be drowning in uncollected refuse. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Randburg CBD will need a hero if Pikitup workers continue to strike. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
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