National truck strike looms

Wage negotiations in the sector have reportedly been ongoing since June.

The South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union says it will bring the country's economy to a halt by embarking on a nationwide strike should no agreement be reached.

The Road Freight Association has told Newswatch it will not comment on the possible strike.

While SATAWU has reportedly said the 3-month long negotiations are still ongoing - it will go on a full-blown strike if the negotiations do not yield fruit.

One of their demands is that workers receive a minimum salary of 6-thousand-Rand.

A previous truckers strike in 2012 went on for more than 4-weeks and was riddled with reports of violence and intimidation.

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