Well there is no longer a threat of a strike by the road freight sector, as the strike has offically started.

According to SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu), over 20 000 workers in the road freight sector have downed tools on Tuesday due to failed wage negotiations.

“At major depots, workers have downed tools and there is picketing at factories and warehouses,” said Satawu spokesperson Vincent Masoga.

The demand of a 12% wage increase was not met as employers rather offered a 8.5% increase.

Masoga said no marches were planned for Tuesday, but that workers would gather at Beyers Naude Gardens, opposite the Johannesburg Library, for news.