Vryheid security guards demand payment of outstanding salaries

Vryheid security guards demand payment of outstanding salaries

A group of security guards who were contracted to a municipal service provider in Vryheid say it has been a long seven-month period since they received their salaries.

Vryheid security guards demand payment of outstanding salaries
Anelisa Kubheka

The group padlocked a gate leading into the Hlobane Community Complex in Vryheid demanding answers from the Abaqulusi Municipality.


As seen in the video, the peaceful protesters turned away a municipal electricity unit vehicle that tried to enter the complex.


The workers claim that since May, they've been preventing a new contracted security company from working at six sites in the area. 


One of the protesters, Vuyani Plaatjie says they're not budging until they get answers about their salaries.

Vryheid security guards demand payment of outstanding salaries
Anelisa Kubheka
Vryheid security guards demand payment of outstanding salaries
Anelisa Kubheka
Vryheid security guards demand payment of outstanding salaries
Anelisa Kubheka

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