THREAT: Golden Arrow bus drivers represented by NUFAS plan to strike
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DUISENDE commuters innie Kaap could be left stranded on Thursday as Golden Arrow bus drivers prepare skop teen die bus with a strike from midnight.
The National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS) members are set to down tools from midnight on Thursday 10 September, 2026, following a dispute with Golden Arrow Bus Service (Gabs) over disciplinary procedures.
Golden Arrow, however, are fighting back and have urgently approached the courts in a bid to stop the strike and warned passengers of possible disruption if it goes ahead.
The company apologised to commuters for the uncertainty and said it would communicate the outcome of the court proceedings on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Golden Arrow Head of Corporate Affairs and Human Resources John Dammert said the company did not accept allegations that its disciplinary procedures were being applied unfairly.
Dammert wysed: “The company maintains that its policies are implemented in accordance with applicable labour legislation, collective agreements, established company procedures and the principles of procedural fairness.”
Golden Arrow said employees who believed disciplinary action had been unfairly applied had access to dispute resolution mechanisms through the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council.
The company also said it respected the right of employees to participate in lawful and peaceful industrial action.
Dammert said: “The company understands the important role its services play in the daily lives of thousands of people across Cape Town and does not take any potential disruption lightly.
“However, Golden Arrow cannot compromise on the safety of its passengers, drivers, employees or members of the public.
Golden Arrow has already made one unsuccessful attempt to stop the threatened strike, with the dispute dates back to November last year.
.A Labour Court judgment shows the company applied for a final interdict against NUFAS, but Judge Robert Daniels dismissed the application on 1 September after finding Golden Arrow had not established a clear right to the interdict it sought.
NUFAS claims drivers previously received a six-month warning, followed by a 12-month final warning before dismissal. It claims Golden Arrow changed that process to a six-month final warning followed by dismissal. Golden Arrow denies changing the process.
NUFAS said they have approached taxi associations Cata and Codeta about increasing taxi capacity if Golden Arrow services be disrupted.
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