President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the violence against the road freight industry on Wednesday. Ramaphosa offered his condolences to th...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the violence against the road freight industry on Wednesday.
Ramaphosa offered his condolences to the families and colleagues of drivers who lost their lives 'through the intimidations and violence perpetrated by criminals'.
The President had offered his wishes for a speedy recovery to the drivers who had sustained physical injuries and psychological trauma during these incidents.
The violence on owners and employees of the affected companies, as well as the economic damage of these acts, was also labeled as a concern as SA focuses on rebuilding the economy.
Ramaphosa is adamant that these instances of violence and 'lawlessness' cannot be tolerated: “As South Africans, we cannot possibly tolerate the mindless and bloody lawlessness with which the road freight industry is being targeted.
We cannot tolerate this loss of life and destruction of property.” Ramaphosa welcomed the arrest of suspects in the Gauteng province over the last 24 hours, expressing his confidence that the perpetrators will be brought to book.
In addition to voicing his disapproval over the situation, Ramaphosa had ordered Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, and Police Minister Bheki Cele to submit a report on this matter to him.
On the other hand, protests had broken out in Durban over foreign nationals employed by the sector. Foreign truck drivers have been issued with an ultimatum, either vacate jobs or face mass disruptions.
The All Truck Drivers Foundation is adamant that the industry should employ nothing less than 100% local drivers.
Over 500 members joined the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association and unemployed citizens to protest against foreigners being employed by the industry.
The protestors managed to shut down the Durban Harbour, closing all terminal gates leading to the location.
The memorandum handed over called for South Africans to be employed over their foreign counterparts:
“The foreign registration trucks must be driven by foreign truck drivers, as happens in other countries such as Namibia. This must be implemented as from December 1. Enough is enough."
The President had offered his wishes for a speedy recovery to the drivers who had sustained physical injuries and psychological trauma during these incidents.
The violence on owners and employees of the affected companies, as well as the economic damage of these acts, was also labeled as a concern as SA focuses on rebuilding the economy.
Ramaphosa is adamant that these instances of violence and 'lawlessness' cannot be tolerated: “As South Africans, we cannot possibly tolerate the mindless and bloody lawlessness with which the road freight industry is being targeted.
We cannot tolerate this loss of life and destruction of property.” Ramaphosa welcomed the arrest of suspects in the Gauteng province over the last 24 hours, expressing his confidence that the perpetrators will be brought to book.
In addition to voicing his disapproval over the situation, Ramaphosa had ordered Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, and Police Minister Bheki Cele to submit a report on this matter to him.
On the other hand, protests had broken out in Durban over foreign nationals employed by the sector. Foreign truck drivers have been issued with an ultimatum, either vacate jobs or face mass disruptions.
The All Truck Drivers Foundation is adamant that the industry should employ nothing less than 100% local drivers.
Over 500 members joined the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association and unemployed citizens to protest against foreigners being employed by the industry.
The protestors managed to shut down the Durban Harbour, closing all terminal gates leading to the location.
The memorandum handed over called for South Africans to be employed over their foreign counterparts:
“The foreign registration trucks must be driven by foreign truck drivers, as happens in other countries such as Namibia. This must be implemented as from December 1. Enough is enough."
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