Growing anger over impact of DSW strike
Public anger is growing in eThekwini over the drawn-out strike by DSW workers that's forced several services to grind to a halt.
A dispute over equal pay began a week ago.
The illegal work stoppage has forced the temporary closure of garden refuse sites across Durban, with waste refuse collections also put on hold.
Some health clinics aren't open and there've been delays to repairs to sort out water and power outages.
Rubbish has been dumped on streets in various parts, including central Durban.
The city's leadership has come under pressure to update residents on the way forward.
A briefing by Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda and Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube was postponed over the weekend.
It's expected to take place on Monday.
READ: eThekwini says strike disrupting several services
Selvan Govender is with the Phoenix Civic Movement.
"We want to know what kind of consequences will they face because while we are fighting for human rights," said Selvan Govender, who is with the Phoenix Civic Movement.
"The water crisis isn't solved, these people are going and sabotaging our city. This is exacerbating an existing crisis."
