The doctors’ strike cost taxpayers R10-million as the department of health had to transfer patients to private hospitals.
KwaZulu-Natal doctors on Wednesday vowed to continue with their strike if government did not reinstate more than 200 fired doctors.
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) doctors on Monday defied a court order that compels them to go back to work.
Cope president Mosiuoa Lekota has embarked on a campaign to build branches for his party in preparation for the 2011 local government elections.
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Dr Mangosuthu Buthelezi on Sunday reiterated his claims that the general elections would not be free and fair.