Water Workers on Strike in Free State
Dozens of workers at Maluti-a-Phofung Water (MAP Water) in the Free State went on strike on Monday, protesting against the municipality's plan to close down the water company.
Striking workers blocked the entrance to the MAP Water office in Phuthaditjhaba with their cars and picketed outside, singing songs.
A 25-page "execution plan" dated 7 October 2025, outlines the municipality's intention to transfer water services delivery back to the municipality.
- Permanent staff of MAP Water will be transferred to municipal departments.
- The terms of their contracts will remain valid.
- Attorneys Phambane Mokone Inc have been appointed to manage the process.
- The process is expected to be completed by the end of January 2026.
No comment from the municipality or MAP Water was available.
Author's summary: Workers strike against municipality's plan to close water company.
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