Roads closed as truckers march

 

11 October 2012 - 14:22
By Sapa

Major roads in Isando, Ekurhuleni remained closed on Thursday as striking truck drivers marched to the offices of the Road Freight Employers' Association (RFEA).

"There are over 1000 strikers marching and being accompanied by members of the SAPS, Ekurhuleni metro police and private security companies," metro police spokesman Inspector Kobeli Mokheseng said.

Isando Road, Andre Greyling and Van Agt streets were some of the roads closed.

The workers intended delivering memorandums to the RFEA head office and courier company DHL, both in Isando.

SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union spokesman Vincent Masoga said they had organised the march.

Talks to end the violent strike were scheduled to resume at the Road Freight Bargaining Council on Thursday evening.