Yesterday on the programme, we heard from the spokesperson for the protesting Pikitup casual workers, who says they embarked on the protest because they had gone through Pikitup's employment processes and were allegedly promised they would be permanently absorbed by 31 July 2026, a commitment they say has not been honoured

The National Briefing · Aug 6, 2026 · 9m

Yesterday on the programme, we heard from the spokesperson for the protesting Pikitup casual workers, who says they embarked on the protest because they had gone through Pikitup's employment processes and were allegedly promised they would be permanently absorbed by 31 July 2026, a commitment they say has not been honoured. The ongoing protest has disrupted waste collection across several parts of Johannesburg.

Guest: Cllr Loyiso Masuku - Deputy Executive Mayor, MMC for Group Finance, acting as the City of Joburg Mayor