State-owned ports and freight rail operator Transnet declared pressure majeure on the identical day that strike motion started, the third time Transnet has taken this drastic step since July final yr.
“Right now, we anticipate that parts of our operations will likely be scaled down,” Transnet mentioned in a press release. “Transnet Port Terminals is open to having consultations with prospects who’re keen to have interaction with our govt workforce to search out sensible means geared toward overcoming the impact of this pressure majeure occasion.”
The South African Transport and Allied Employees Union and the United Nationwide Transport Union each declared strike motion at Transnet on Thursday after months of wage talks deadlocked.
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