Bus strike could affect Moria pilgrimage
A possible nationwide strike by bus drivers could affect travellers on Easter weekend, especially those embarking on the annual Zion Christian Church (ZCC) pilgrimage.
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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and two other unions have issued a notice to inform employers in the bus passenger sector of its intention to strike.
This will affect the short and long distance bus industry from tomorrow.
Drivers are demanding improved working conditions as well as a salary hike of 15 percent.
Bus company Putco's Witness Mhlongo says those planning to use their buses to get to Moria in Limpopo will definitely be affected, should drivers down tools.
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"They will get their updates through the headquarters of the church, because our whole operation is always discussed with the archbishop, being the head of the church, together with his team. The correspondence from our side has gone to the church."
Mhlongo says congregants don't only make use of Putco buses.
"All the buses that normally ferry the church members will all be affected by the strike."