Despite failing to secure its demands, Samwu has called off the municipal workers’ strike, insisting the industrial action "was not a waste of time".

Municipalities are tightening up security and making contingency plans to clear backlogs, as the municipal workers’ strike enters its second week.

Striking municipal workers will settle for nothing less than a double digit wage increase, the South Africa Municipal Workers’ Union has said.

The SA Municipal Workers’ Union has condemned acts of violence committed by striking members, but says it "understands" why they resort to aggression.

Patricia de Lille has called on Cape Town’s ANC leader to support a claim for damages from striking Samwu workers who went on a rampage in the city.

Municipality intends to charge all municipal workers and shop stewards who embarked on "illegal activities" during a recent strike.

Samwu has laid a complaint against e.tv for allegedly using video footage captured last year for a story on this year’s ongoing municipal strike.

Striking municipal workers were expected to take to the streets again on Thursday as talks between the union and employers continue.

Samwu has condemned the violence that has been escalating over the last three days of its nationwide strike.

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union strike continued on Tuesday, with protesters allegedly overturning dustbins, among other acts.

The South African Local Government Association will approach the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday to halt a countrywide municipal strike.

Roads in the Johannesburg city centre will be closed on Monday as approximately 8 000 Samwu members were expected to march through the city.