Tshwane Told to Pay Up: Wage Hike Battle Heats Up

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The City of Tshwane has been told to pay its workers the long-disputed 3.5% wage increase for 2021–2022 after the South African Local Government Bargaining Council dismissed the city’s plea for exemption. Despite arguing that the city’s coffers are dry, critics were quick to note that there was still room in the budget for councillors’ salary increases. Phemelo speaks to Acting Tshwane Executive Mayor Eugene Modise about the ruling.
6 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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