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Eskom says although it has held a productive meeting with trade unions on the need for the power utility’s workers to return to work, it will take some time before the grid can be fully restored. Eskom

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On Tuesday, the power utility announced that it was implementing stage six rolling blackouts. It is the second time the level has been reached in the country, after power cuts in 2019. Eskom spokesperson, Sikhonathi Matshantsha says, “It is important to note that while the workforce might have returned to work, the system will still take time to recover. As a result of the strike, maintenance work has had to be postponed and this backlog will take time to clear,” says Eskom spokesperson, Sikhonathi Matshantsha.to return to work on WednesdayEskom and labour unions will resume wage negotiations on Friday when the power utility will table a new salary increase offer.

 

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Face of a terrorist! IrvinJimSA When are union members going to realise they have fat cats running the unions? Do these so-called union leaders forfeit pay when the members strike? No, they don't even forfeit sleep!

Where do they trip the neighbourhood power on and off? 🤨. I’d like a little talk with them Eskom

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