Executive Mayor Van Niekerk steps in to resolve IPTS impasse
Published: June 09, 2023<< BACK TO NEWS
The non-payment of Spectrum Alert staff, the managing company of the Libhongulethu Cleary Park to Central Business District Route, was resolved by Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk and his management team, today.
Libhongulethu bus drivers, cleaners, ticket office and
auxiliary personnel, closed off the Gqeberha City Hall and the intersection of
Baakens and John Kani Roads due to the non-payment of salaries for the last two
months.
The dispute follows a decision three months ago to
change the flow of capital of the Libhongulethu bus service, but administrative
difficulties resulted in outstanding payments.
While addressing employee representatives in his
office, Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk apologised for the administrative
bungle and assured the workers they will get paid by Monday.
City Manager Noxolo Nqwazi and Chief Operating Officer
Christopher Dyani assist Mayor Van Niekerk to speed up the process and to
ensure that it does not happen again.
"We cannot be talking about bringing change as a newly
elected administration and yet we are ignoring your plight.
"You will not be treated as if your personal
circumstances doesn’t matter.
"I became aware
of the outstanding payment, this past week and now you are here to demonstrate
at City Hall.
"It cannot be okay for staff to go without salaries
for two months.
"You worked hard for your money and you will get what
is due to you,” Van Niekerk said.
The group dispersed shortly before 13:00.
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