Rustenburg Local Municipality in the North West province.
JOHANNESBURG - Staff at the Rustenburg Local Municipality were locked out their offices by a disgruntled service provider on Monday.
The service provider refused to open the gates unless the municipal manager gave reassurances that they will get paid for services rendered.
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Employees had to turn back home while management engaged the complainant.
In a statement on the matter, it is hoped the issue will be resolved by Tuesday morning.
Police and security were called on-site to monitor the situation.
It was a blue Monday for staff at the Rustenburg Local Municipality today. They were locked out of the office by a disgruntled service provider and couldn't work. Police and security were called on site to monitor the situation. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/Hx0b5XZuIv
— eNCA (@eNCA) May 9, 2022
