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Call in the medics: Beds don’t cure people

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk - 11 Jun 2020

As positive Covid-19 cases climb rapidly, health facilities will need more doctors and nurses

Staff at eight KZN hospitals contract coronavirus

Article Paddy Harper - 23 Apr 2020

Forced to work across multiple hospitals, health officials have helped to spread Covid-19 in the private healthcare system

Nehawu launches urgent court bid over protective gear for health workers

Article Franny Rabkin - 6 Apr 2020

The health workers’ union says the government has rebuffed its attempts to meet about mitigating risks to workers

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South Africa’s teen moms are on their own

Article Tebadi Mmotla - 9 Feb 2020

State health facilities and the school curriculum have failed the youth, forcing young mothers into unsupported single parenthood

Bongeka Zuma

Article Carl Collison - 31 Aug 2018

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Care-workers left out in the cold

Article Govan Whittles - 25 Nov 2016

The minimum wage won’t include community health workers, whose earnings are already paltry.

Community health workers back in court

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Jan 2015

Free State healthcare workers say they are being punished for having dared to defy health MEC Benny Malakoane publicly.

Analysis: Why policy is failing community health workers

Article Mia Malan - 4 Sep 2014

Community workers are twiddling their thumbs while the state drags its heels on a new strategy, writes Mia Malan.

Doctors vent anger at lack of security at hospitals

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jun 2011

About 200 doctors converged on the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday in protest against poor security at hospitals.

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Carrying ‘weapons’ while striking is still a sticking point

Sarah Smit - 13 Aug 2020

An upcoming CCMA case will consider whether workers carrying sticks at a strike is an act of intimidation or a call for unity

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Fikile has a daring plan for taxis

Thanduxolo Jika & Mail Guardian Correspondent - 13 Aug 2020

The transport minister presented to the ANC’s top body a proposal to establish a bank for taxi operators and to subsidise the industry

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