SA assures Batswana travellers inspite of strike

More than a million South African civil servants downed tools last Thursday to press for an 8.6 percent wage review and other adjustments, causing sector wide pandemonium and even deaths in that country. Workers at South Africa's 15 exit points into Botswana largely belong to the powerful Public Service Association, with others belonging to the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union. Between them the tow unions command about 400 000 members and are committed to the indefinite strike action.

Over the weekend, some cross-border travellers told Mmegi Business that service at South African border posts was characterised by fear of the violence that has engulfed the strike, particularly aimed at strikebreakers.