Action to be taken against striking eThekwini workers

"We are asking [workers] to resume their duties as soon as possible, but also those who might continue to blockade roads the law is going to take its course," said municipal spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela.

Angry municipal workers brought the Durban CBD to a grinding halt this week, parking DSW trucks and other vehicles in roads -- grid-locking the City Hall Precinct.

Several major routes into the city were also barricaded at least twice this week.

Striking workers are demanding equal pay for equal work.

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The South African Municipal Workers' Union said earlier in the week that workers are unhappy that MK Vets employed by the municipality are allegedly receiving better pay.

They believe MK Vets were moved from Grade Four to Grade 10.

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Meanwhile, Mayisela says it appears that striking workers have been misinformed about the issue.

"Posts were advertised and they were open to everyone. Applications came in and [candidates] went for interviews. A task team has been set-up by the Premier's Office, which will zone in and scrutinize this matter."

"We are going to ascertain what went wrong, but the most important thing is to find out why we are where we are right now," he said.

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Some municipal services have also been affected. Refuse in certain areas has not been collected and water supply has also been interrupted.