Golden Arrow bus strike could leave Cape Town commuters stranded
Golden Arrow bus drivers in Cape Town are planning a strike over disputed disciplinary procedures, threatening to disrupt public transport for thousands of commuters. The company is seeking court intervention to prevent the strike while maintaining that its labor practices are fair.
Why it matters
The strike poses a significant risk to the daily mobility of the workforce in Cape Town, highlighting labor relations challenges in the public transport sector.
Ask AI 2 min Golden Arrow bus drivers represented by NUFAS plan to strike over disputed disciplinary procedures, potentially disrupting Cape Town’s public transport services.
Thousands of Cape Town commuters could be left stranded on Thursday as Golden Arrow bus drivers prepare to strike from midnight.
The National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS) has given notice that its members will down tools from midnight on Thursday 10 September, 2026, following a dispute with Golden Arrow over disciplinary procedures.
Golden Arrow has urgently approached the courts in a bid to stop the strike and has 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.
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