In a landmark decision, the arbitrator at the Labour Commissioner has ordered the City of Windhoek to grant permanent employment to 556 ward cleaners who have been working on renewable contracts for over 20 years. 

More than 500 cleaners at the City of Windhoek have vowed to continue demonstrating until their demands are met.

The workers claimed to have lost trust in their trade unions, saying they are tired of the back and forth with the management after numerous failed engagements.