Phaahla on NEHAWU strike and its impact on healthcare services
Phaahla visited Thelle Mogoerane District Hospital on Monday morning where all services came to a complete standstill last week.
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Phaahla visited Thelle Mogoerane District Hospital on Monday morning where all services came to a complete standstill last week.
NEHAWU’s general-secretary Zola Saphetha told the media on Sunday that government has been arrogant during wage negotiations.
HAITU general-secretary Lerato Mthunzi says members will also demand a 10% wage hike, joining NEHAWU amongst other public sector workers.
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Wits spokesperson Shirona Patel says both parties agreed to continue with engagements in order to try to resolve matters.
Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says that emergency personnel have been threatened by members of NEHAWU.
Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says failure to report to work will result in the ‘no work no pay’ principle being applied for NEHAWU.
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He becomes the eighth suspect to be arrested for the double murder of the two councillors, Vaaltyn Kekana and Ralph Kanyane.
The girl was found after her mother went to the school to ask about her whereabouts after she did not return home on Monday.
Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says several hospitals across the province have been affected by NEHAWU strike.
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Spokesperson Samantha Meyrick says the nurses completely surrounded the entrance of the facility on Wednesday morning.
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Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says that emergency personnel have been threatened by members of NEHAWU.
Wits spokesperson Shiron Patel says the students, including Wits SRC President Aphiwe Mnyamana, were suspended for breaking university rules
Johannesburg metro police spokesperson says NEHAWU workers are allowing both doctors and patients to enter the hospital.
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According to police spokesperson, Sam Tselangane the farmer and his 57-year-old son were attacked on their farm on Sunday.
The department argued that the strike by Nehawu would cause harm to government and public services including health and education.
Action SA was doing the tests to determine which councillors broke rank during last week’s Tshwane mayoral vote.
The fire was brought under control in less than three hours – it is not clear how the fire started, authorities ordered an investigation.
National health department spokesperson said several hospitals were affected by violent actions by NEHAWU outside health facilities.
The hidden corridor is nine metres long and was found close to the main entrance of the 4 500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza.