Relief as bus strike ends

Atamelang Bus Services resumed operations this week in Mahikeng and Zeerust after a two-week strike by employees.

- Kenneth Mokgatlhe

The cause of the strike included delayed salary payments, poor treatment of staff by management and non-payment of employee benefits such as the Unemployment Insurance Fund and pension contributions.

The strike left students, teachers and the general public stranded, forcing them to seek alternative transport.

The two-week disruption created challenges for many, particularly those who rely heavily on the bus service for their daily commute.

Charles Matlou, spokesperson for the North West department of transport management and community safety, confirmed that bus operations were back on track.