South Africa: Msunduzi Strike Disrupts Service Delivery - South African News Briefs - August 21, 2026

Msunduzi Strike Disrupts Service Delivery Service delivery has been severely disrupted in Msunduzi, KwaZulu-Natal, as municipal workers continue a protracted strike over long-standing labour disputes, reports EWN. Rubbish has gone uncollected for weeks, with piles of waste and overturned bins littering the central business district. Workers have said that the municipality has failed to address issues including job descriptions, overtime payments and standby allowances. Following another failed meeting, protesters set some rubbish alight, prompting police to respond with tear gas and rubber bullets. The municipality has urged residents and businesses to remain patient while efforts to resolve the dispute continue. Five Arrested in Limpopo Meth Lab Bust Keep up with the latest headlines on W