Tshwane must pay wage hikes

SHOCK: BARGAINING COUNCIL REJECTS EXEMPTION BID

- Marizka Coetzer

While many people argue the City of Tshwane does not have the funds to pay salary increases after the South African Local Government Bargaining Council rejected the city's exemption application for the 3.5% increase of 2021-2022, others point out it had a budget for councillors' increases.

Deputy mayor Eugene Modise said after due consideration of the ruling and the factors presented, the city will not pursue an appeal, or review, of the bargaining council's decision.

"We respect the outcome of the process and remain committed to upholding the principles of collective bargaining, good governance and labour stability," he said.