Johannesburg deploys heavy machinery to help address Pikitup strike
A number of heavy machines are being brought in to clear trash leftover from the ongoing Pikitup strike action.
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A number of heavy machines are being brought in to clear trash leftover from the ongoing Pikitup strike action.
Spokesperson Muzi Mkhwanazi said that the Waterval, Avalon, Southdale, Zondi, Orange Farm, Central Camp, Randburg and Roodepoort depots are now operational.
The contract workers downed tools last week, demanding permanent employment at the entity.
Pikitup will deploy extra resources to clear the backlog caused by the strike which has disrupted services in various parts of Johannesburg.
Johannesburg waste collection entity Pikitup has appointed an independent investigator to probe its recruitment process.