by Bekezela Phakathi –
ALL eyes this week will be on the engineering and metal workers’ strike that is likely to place more pressure on South Africa’s struggling economy.
On Friday, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), the largest union representing workers across several sectors, rejected an increased wage offer. The strike is now likely to intensify and also affect the vehicle manufacturing sector.
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant is scheduled to meet Numsa and employer association the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of South Africa to encourage them to find a settlement.
Another major highlight this week will be former president Thabo Mbeki’s testimony at the Seriti commission on Thursday. The commission is meant to look into the controversial arms deal.
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