SABC: No work, no pay for striking staff
The SABC says a strike by workers affiliated to trade union Bemawu has had no impact on its operations.
Members of the Broadcasting, Electronic, Media & Allied Workers Union (Bemawu) downed tools on Thursday.
Bemawu president Hannes Du Buisson says the strike will continue for as long as the demands of workers have not been met.
"We are meeting with management today to try and resolve the impasse."
Du Buisson says workers are demanding a 10% increase.
The SABC has offered a 0% increase.
#SABCstrike is about the get underway. pic.twitter.com/nTuPXXq0z5
— Nokuthula Ntuli (@nyntuli) November 2, 2017
SABC workers are on strike for 10% increase.#SABCstrike pic.twitter.com/lnmHTkMd9R
— Katlego Maseng👁 (@KatlegoMaseng1) November 2, 2017
#wearsabc Public in support of striking SABC pic.twitter.com/nINx35gvSr
— Nonkululeko Hlophe (@Leko3) November 2, 2017
SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says all radio and television programmes continue as normal.
"We appeal to those who are on strike to do so in a dignified manner and not intimidate co-workers. The principal of no work no pay will apply," he points out.
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) says it called off its strike due to a legal technicality.
CWU spokesperson Aubrey Tshabalala says its members could still embark on a strike at a later date.
Despite the heat we are continuing with our strike... #SABCstrike pic.twitter.com/8TR60EpAYk
— Tshepiso Moche (@tshepimoche) November 2, 2017
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— Abra Barbier (@BarbierAbra) November 2, 2017
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— Abra Barbier (@BarbierAbra) November 2, 2017
The Struggle Continues! #SABCStrike in Auckland Park. pic.twitter.com/ZT9CkAiBea
— Thabiso Sithole (@ThabisoSithole) November 2, 2017