Workers at Izusa Carriers have once again blocked trucks from leaving the company’s premises, as frustrations over unpaid wages continue to escalate following the transport operator’s liquidation.
Videos received by SA Trucker show workers preventing trucks from leaving the yard, marking the second known protest action at the company in recent weeks. Employees claim they are still waiting for money owed to them, despite expectations among some workers that payments would be made by the end of May.
The latest blockade comes after a previous incident in which workers reportedly blocked access to the depot and held members of management overnight amid growing tensions over unpaid wages and uncertainty about the company’s future.
The renewed protest highlights the mounting pressure facing hundreds of employees who have been left without income while the liquidation process unfolds.
Liquidators Address Payment Concerns
On 3 June 2026, the joint provisional liquidators of Izusa Carriers issued a formal clarification to employees regarding outstanding salaries, overtime and severance payments.
According to the letter, the liquidators became aware of a growing perception among certain employees that a payment of R32,000 would be made by the end of May 2026. The liquidators stated that this understanding was incorrect and that no such undertaking had been communicated to employees.
The letter explains that unpaid salaries, overtime and severance pay form part of employee claims against the insolvent estate. These claims are currently being compiled through the company’s human resources department.
The liquidators further stated that there were insufficient funds available to settle outstanding salaries and overtime at this stage of the liquidation process.
Sale of Assets Key to Employee Payments
According to the liquidators, efforts are currently focused on disposing of unencumbered assets and recovering money owed to the company.
They explained that any provisional payments to employees will depend on the successful sale of assets, the receipt of payment from buyers and the completion of various liquidation procedures.
Read | What Liquidation of Izusa Carriers Means for Employees, Creditors and the Company’s Fleet
The liquidators have also applied to court for an extension of their powers in an effort to accelerate the liquidation process and facilitate the disposal of assets. At the time the clarification letter was issued, the outcome of that application was still awaited.
The letter further notes that trucks and other encumbered assets must be removed from the premises before the liquidators can fully proceed with the sale and administration of remaining company assets.
Workers Growing Increasingly Frustrated
For many employees, the explanation has done little to ease concerns about how long they may have to wait before receiving money owed to them.
The latest blockade suggests frustration among workers remains high as they continue to face financial uncertainty following the collapse of one of South Africa’s long-standing transport operators.
Employees are also being reminded that not all workers will qualify for the same payment amounts, as claims will be calculated individually based on each employee’s terms of employment, earnings and years of service.
With the liquidation process still underway and workers demanding answers, tensions at the company’s premises appear far from over.
SA Trucker understands that discussions between affected employees, labour representatives and the joint provisional liquidators are continuing.
This remains a developing story.
Have you been affected by the Izusa Carriers liquidation? Email [email protected] with your experience or information regarding the ongoing developments.
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