Bus commuters must make other transport plans for march against Jacob Zuma
Unless union Numsa reaches an agreement with the CEOs of bus companies‚ it says a massive bus strike will take place
Protesters planning to attend a march against President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday could find themselves stranded if they plan to use buses to get to Church Square in Pretoria. On Tuesday the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) said bus commuters should plan to make alternative arrangements. Spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi said: "All we can say is that we advise anyone planning to use a bus [on Wednesday] to make alternative arrangements. Unless we reach an agreement with the CEOs of bus companies‚ the strike is on." The Gautrain also informed commuters via text message that the Gautrain bus service would be disrupted from Wednesday "until further notice due to the nationwide strike over wages". "The train service will not be disrupted‚" the train operator said. Opposition parties the DA‚ Congress of the People‚ IFP‚ EFF‚ African Christian Democratic Party‚ African Peoples’ Convention and United Democratic Movement intend to march to the Union Buildings to put pressure on Preside...
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