By Lelethu Mquqo
20 April 2011
The African National Congress in Gauteng has expressed “grave concern” at the strike by Johannesburg's refuse workers.
The party believes it is intended to disrupt the ANC’s election campaign.
Spokesperson Dumisa Ntuli says they have discussed the timing on the strike in the run-up to the municipal vote with the municipal workers’ union, Samwu.
Ntuli stresses that the trashing and vandalism violates the 2007 Polokwane conference resolution to defend the democratic state.
Samwu has denied any claims of sabotage.
Meanwhile, the Municipality Watchdog asked the City of Johannesburg to appoint contractors to remove waste during the strike, as it was becoming a safety hazard.
Reports are rife of rats and other pests thriving in the piles of rubbish.
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