The MK Party has strongly refuted the allegations made by ANC Provincial Secretary Bheki Mtolo, who accused the party of hijacking the recent municipal strike in Durban.
Mtolo blamed the MK Party for the destruction of property and disruption caused by some EThekwini Municipality workers during the strike.
The strike, which began on February 27, resulted in the vandalism of property and threats against non-striking workers. The strike concluded this week with the termination of implicated staff and the suspension of others pending further investigation.
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Mtolo claimed that the MK Party was responsible for the destruction of billions of rands worth of electricity and water infrastructure, putting the lives of patients at risk.
However, both the EThekwini City Council and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) emphasized that wage curve demands were being negotiated at the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC), and no metros had implemented the wage curve as negotiations were ongoing.
Mtolo’s accusations were met with strong rebuttals from the MK Party. Party activist Ndabezitha Biyela argued that Mtolo was using the MK Party as a scapegoat instead of finding solutions as the governing party.
Biyela questioned the logic behind the allegations, stating that MK Party members were also affected by service delivery strikes and had no reason to damage the infrastructure they relied on.
Biyela further criticised Mtolo for failing to involve law enforcement if the MK Party was truly involved in the incidents. He denied and distanced the party from the claims made by Mtolo, asserting that they lacked common sense.
These accusations and counter-accusations highlight the tensions and blame-shifting that often accompany strikes and political disputes.
It is important for all parties involved to engage in constructive dialogue and seek peaceful resolutions to avoid further disruptions and damage to essential infrastructure.
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