Striking NEHAWU members protested in the streets of Tshwane. Photo: Chris Gilili Here is information on the ongoing public sector strikes – who is striking, and what is at stake. Which are the unions that dispute the 2022 wage increase? National Education Health Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) had 112,000 members at the end of 2021, according to figures from the Public Health and … [Read more...] about The public sector trade unions’ dispute and strike: Here are the facts
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Fewer hospitals disrupted by strike on Thursday
Public sector workers protest on Wednesday in Cape Town. Photo: Tariro Washinyira There were still disruptions at some health facilities by striking workers on Thursday, but the situation appears to have been much calmer than earlier this week. Negotiations had not yet resumed by early afternoon between unions and the government at the Public Sector Coordinating Bargaining … [Read more...] about Fewer hospitals disrupted by strike on Thursday
Khayelitsha youths protest over lack of jobs and development
Protesters burnt a chemical toilet on Japhta Masemola Road in Town Two, Khayelitsha, on Tuesday evening. Photo: Vincent Lali Dozens of youths burned chemical toilets, tyres and rubbish on Japhta Masemola Road in Town Two, Khayelitsha, on Tuesday evening. They were protesting the lack of development in the area and unemployment. Aviwe Singqomo, who joined the protest, said they … [Read more...] about Khayelitsha youths protest over lack of jobs and development
Police stood by while two men were killed, says witness
Solomon Suwedi (left)and Juma Daudi (right) carry memorial portraits of two Malawian men – Samson Chifumbi, 45, and Louis Kambewa, 41 – who were killed in Malmesbury in October 2022. Photos: Thomas Kachere Malawians in Malmesbury, Western Cape, have accused police of failing two come to the aid of two Malawian men when they were murdered. The men were killed by community … [Read more...] about Police stood by while two men were killed, says witness
People’s lives are “not our responsibility” says NEHAWU leader
Striking workers outside Khayelitsha District Hospital on Wednesday. Photo: Vincent Lali Striking members of the National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) protested across the country on Wednesday, with some strikers closing down hospitals, and disrupting health services and government offices. Some workers protested for a few hours then returned to … [Read more...] about People’s lives are “not our responsibility” says NEHAWU leader
