I do not know now exactly how far the issue in Germany in the media, but here in South Africa it is No. 1 topic on the radio, TV, Newspapers.
And that is a strike!!
unions have called all over the country to lay down at all construction sites for the World Cup the attachments.
You might think at first because the stadiums are not ready then so on and the greater Problem (at least for us) the security question.
But do not worry we do not have anything and we were not in any dangerous situation.
We sit namely clock since Wednesday at 11 at home (and nobody knows how long).
The site is completely sealed off.
Before I say a few words about our tours now on the free days lost to strikes and again briefly to the background.
The background is actually clear. Workers want more money. (Where the funds are of course others are in Germany. The amount of a worker should get more per month is approximately in the range of our breakfast this morning).
The court in Johannesburg has declared a strike of 80 people on Wednesday for legal.
That would not in itself a big problem. Unless mobilized, the 80 on the fly a few other people and looks to be one of 80 legal strike has become 1000.
was therefore placed on the previous day by the project the following plan:
We leave at 11 the site and will meet at 1:00 does it again at the entrance and see what the. (The boss is here already become very careful. There was a similar strike a year ago. Since then gathered at the 2,000 workers at the stadium and went with tools (and probably other utilities) through the Office container. At that time, our employees included in the Board Room.)
The plan was then executed as discussed. Just a bit faster than originally thought.
the project manager was in the stadium and the whole thing out of a well-looking inconspicuous part (the roof of the stadium) was observed. When he was at the office shortly before 11 came back and quite widespread panic, we were quickly packed our belongings and we took the "getaway car" still out there where even police (fairly new ammunition) was ready.
Well then, everything happened really not, because the site was then closed completely by the general contractor (nailed all the inputs to wood).
The next day there was apparently still excitement of those workers who were standing by 7 front of a locked site and want to work properly.
As I said, the whole thing is of course now talking point No.1 in Cape Town. (Yes also relates to Johannesburg and Durban) and of course should not be underestimated, especially because of the security issue but do not worry, everything so bad.
We enjoy the free days (sleep breakfast, excursion, Fuart go ....) And thus get even with.
We also briefly yesterday to talk about a longer excursion. fly (go to Port Elizabeth with the car) or to Durban and Windhoek.
If even got up at 8 clock, because we wanted to leave at half past 9 in the direction of PE. But at the same moment got an sms from the main contractor, the union and company were said to have agreed and the strike will soon be over. (But which now in retrospect turned out differently).
Thereupon, we started our journey from the beginning again.
bad - but it was nevertheless made what. Movies (Ice Age 3) and set up the West Coast was up to the West Coast National Park The landscape in this park very impressive. Unfortunately, there were few animals to see. (But is perhaps because we are simply driven only at 100 km / h, the streets go without really on the lookout).
The daily states then remain on standby and wait what happens.
If what happened Spectacular her get to know here once first hand from your correspondents South Africa (where I guess I just have unfortunately without any internet job site and the Air-time is approaching too nice and slow to a close).
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