WATCH: Ugu Municipality in talks with striking workers
Officials from the Ugu District Municipality in Port Shepstone are in talks with striking workers who are threatening to shut off the municipality's entire water supply.
Spokesperson France Zama says so far, some areas in Margate are experiencing water cuts.
"There are certain areas of Margate that has been affected where there are water breaks. It still needs to be attended [to]. But we are trying to look at alternative options as a municipality, in terms of ensuring that we restore water in that area," he said.
Workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) have downed tools over their pensions.
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They want to be paid out their pensions - after the municipality ended the contract of its pension service provider.
Zama says they hope to have a found common ground by the end of the meeting, and are pleading with residents to be patient.
"We are tying to come up with a solution in terms of ensuring this mass action that is currently taking place, or this go-slow that is taking place - does not affect the service delivery of water and sanitation services to our communities," he said.
Some South Coast residents received a notice from the municipality this morning, informing them of the strike - saying it would affect water and sanitation services in the entire district.
(Video: South Coast Herald)