Tshwane vows not to bow to Cosatu pressure to pay wage increases

Not bending to the pressure of marches and strikes, the City of Tshwane has remained resolute that it cannot afford to pay its employees wage increases because of its dire financial position.

Since the end of July, the capital city has faced backlash over the decision not to pay a 5.4% wage increase, which would cost around R600 million.

The decision led to protests, marches and an illegal strike that saw the crippling of service delivery. There were also acts of criminality, with city infrastructure being torched and employees intimidated.