JOHANNESBURG - Two big unions have downed tools at major ports across the country, with mining and agricultural business bodies warning of billions in losses if the strike continues to disrupt the movement of cargo and exports.
They have rejected a revised 4% wage increase offer from Transnet.
eNCA understands that acting Public Service and Administration Minister Thulas Nxesi has joined wage talks between Transnet and striking unions.
eNCA spoke with the United National Transport Union's General Secretary Cobus van Vuuren in the video above.