The two largest unions at Transnet have demanded wage increases five times the rate of inflation, citing a variety of issues facing the working class, adding another layer of complexity for CEO Michelle Phillips.

In what could be a sign that both parties recognise the high stakes and the strong likelihood for disagreements, the parties signed picketing rules two weeks before the negotiations started on Tuesday...

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