National bus strike to go ahead
The strike was confirmed after wage talks reached a deadlock.
Bus drivers across South Africa will not report for duty on Wednesday as they embark on a nationwide strike.
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) confirmed the strike will commence at 5:30am. The union is accusing employers of pulling out of negotiations.
Unions are demanding a 12% wage increase across the board - with a minimum basic wage of R8000.
It's understood that employers are offering a three year agreement; with 7% for the first year, 7.25% in 2019 and 7.5% for 2020.
Employers at the bargaining council have reportedly approached the CCMA to resolve the matter.
Various bus services have apologised for the inconvenience, and asked their customers to make alternative arrangements.
Both the Rea Vaya and A Re Yeng bus services will not be running from Wednesday, as well as the Gautrain bus services.
Rea Vaya passengers are advised that there will be no bus operating tomorrow, 18 April 2018, due to National bus driver's strike.^BM pic.twitter.com/hh1KsDdgmv
— Rea Vaya Bus Transit (@ReaVayaBus) April 17, 2018
Dear commuters
— A Re Yeng (@A_RE_YENG) April 17, 2018
Our bus service will be suspended as from Wednesday morning 18 April 2018 due to protected national bus strike, commuters are urged to seek alternative means of transport. We will keep you updated on new developments. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. pic.twitter.com/Bli8fbAIBS
Satawu spokesperson, Zanele Sabela, says the strike will continue for as long as the bus companies refuse to come back to the negotiating table.