Gautrain workers strike for pay increases

PRETORIA - Gautrain workers remain on a strike over salary increases, housing allowances and medical aid contributions.

The workers downed tools on Monday after metalworkers union Numsa issued a 48-hour strike notice to Bombela Operating Company, which manages the Gautrain.

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The Gautrain links various parts of Gauteng but says there were minimal disruptions on Monday.   

Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says Gautrain receives a R2-billion subsidy from government every year.

Hlubi-Majola says management unfairly paid themselves bonuses of R22,000, and have not shared a cent with any workers.