Durban’s renowned uShaka Marine World closed its doors on Monday, February 12, as employees, represented by the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu), initiated industrial action due to wage disputes. The strike was prompted by a deadlock in wage negotiations.
Over the past few months, uShaka Marine World has been in negotiations with the union representing its bargaining unit employees regarding salary adjustments. Unfortunately, the parties have failed to settle, leading to the intervention of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA). Despite the involvement of the CCMA in intervention, a resolution remains, impacting both visitors and the local economy
uShaka closure
According to IOL, uShaka CEO Ndabo Khoza expressed his concern over the potential impact of the industrial action on the park’s ability to deliver a quality guest experience, adding that uShaka’s management respects the constitutional right of employees to strike and emphasised the…
