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/ 18 May 2024

Special Investigating Unit manager accused of harassment

The complainant says the senior manager made romantic advances and told her that her employment future was in his hands

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By Mandisa Ndlovu

Opinion

/ 10 March 2023

Nehawu strike: Capitalism has led to a crisis of humanity

Ethics of protest are called into question as union’s action sees the lives of sick people put at risk and women in labour turned away from hospitals

By Dikeledi Mokoena

National

/ 9 March 2023

Nehawu strike could have resulted in four deaths, says health minister

Joe Phaahla said no one needing emergency care should be turned away from health facilities, as had happened during the strike

By Bongeka Gumede

National

/ 1 September 2022

Outa demands accountability for Deokaran assassination

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse members protested at the Gauteng health department over corruption exposed by the whistleblower

By Bongeka Gumede

Business

/ 18 May 2022

Strike looms at Sars over 0% wage increase

The revenue collector says it is unable to offer its 12 479 staff any salary increase, leading Nehawu and others to announce strike action

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By Anathi Madubela

Opinion

/ 17 May 2021

Collective bargaining is between worker and employer – Nehawu

The trade union rejects Senzo Mchunu’s ‘stunt’ on asking the public to weigh in on public sector wage bill

By Zola Saphetha

Coronavirus

/ 1 February 2021

Why the Eastern Cape might take longer to roll out vaccinations

As healthcare workers prepare for the arrival of the Covid-19 vaccine, the Eastern Cape is still verifying vaccination sites, which could delay the inoculation process until April

By Chris Gilili

Article

/ 25 March 2015

Nehawu: ANC has shown ‘arrogance and disdain’ in wage offer

Nehawu says the ANC is taking workers for a ride after the government revised ts initial wage offer from 5.8% to 5% at the bargaining council.

By Thuletho Zwane

Article

/ 4 June 2014

Parliament staff strike: ‘We are ready to be fired’

Parliament workers who say they want to strike over a wage agreement process could threaten the president’s State of the Nation Address.

By Andisiwe Makinana

Article

/ 24 October 2013

Hospital staff dismissed for striking against dodgy doctor

Four Messina Hospital staff members, who are also shop stewards for the union Nehawu, have been dismissed for inciting strike action against a doctor.

By Mara Kardas-Nelson and Bhekisisa Team

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Article

/ 25 September 2013

McCord Hospital board contests Nehawu court interdict to stall closure

The National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union has claimed that an interim court interdict has been granted, despite others rejecting this.

By Ina Skosana

Article

/ 9 September 2013

Walter Sisulu University students lash out at Blade Nzimande

As the university prepares to reopen, students say Blade Nzimande’s inaction during crippling strikes has cost the ANC their support.

By Khuthala Nandipha

Article

/ 22 August 2013

NWU-Pukke defends Afrikaans-centric language policy

NWU management has defended its controversial language policy, which sees non Afrikaans-speaking students using translation headsets during lectures.

By Bongani Nkosi

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Article

/ 16 August 2013

Dodgy doctor gets back top job

Despite an ongoing probe into alleged misconduct, he’s back at Messina Hospital – as chief executive.

By Mara Kardas-Nelson

Article

/ 9 July 2013

Opposition tackle, welcome Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle

From questions about Angie Motshekga staying in office to parties embracing Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle, here’s what was said about the moves.

By Sapa

Article

/ 7 December 2012

VUT’s plots and dealings exposed

A former unionist says claims were fabricated to protect Vaal techinkon’s vice-chancellor.

By Bongani Nkosi

Article

/ 29 November 2011

Mixed feelings over SIU’s surprise appointment

There has been mixed reaction to President Jacob Zuma’s replacement of Willie Hofmeyr with Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigation Unit.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 23 November 2011

SA nursing council workers to strike

Workers at the South African Nursing Council have gone on strike, demanding a 10.5% pay rise after an offer of 7%.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 12 January 2011

Nehawu calls for ban on foreign land ownership

Trade union Nehawu on Wednesday called on President Jacob Zuma to limit or ban foreign land ownership and to speed up land reform.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 24 June 2010

Union says Unisa strike spreads to other provinces

A strike by Nehawu members over wages at the University of SA (Unisa) spread to other provinces on Thursday, the union said.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 19 February 2009

TUT gets back to work

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will reopen on Friday, university chancellor and principal Errol Tyobeka said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 4 September 2008

‘Historic’ deal to shape up Dept of Home Affairs

Union leaders and the Department of Home Affairs on Thursday signed what they termed an ”historic” agreement to improve service delivery.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 11 March 2008

ANC to take on UFS, the ‘illustrious demon of racism’

Total transformation is needed at the University of the Free State (UFS), the African National Congress (ANC) in the Free State said on Tuesday. Provincial party spokesperson Playfair Morule said the recent ”dehumanising video” which surfaced at the university was just the tip of the iceberg of racist tendencies at the university.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 19 September 2007

Committee mulls roots of violence in SA schools

The growing number of violent incidents in schools stems from problems within society and parents being too lenient, the Gauteng African National Congress’s education sub-committee said on Wednesday. ”We need good role models in society to be able to influence children,” said sub-committee chairperson Amon Msane.

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Special Investigating Unit manager accused of harassment

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Nehawu strike: Capitalism has led to a crisis of humanity

Nehawu strike could have resulted in four deaths, says health minister

Outa demands accountability for Deokaran assassination

Strike looms at Sars over 0% wage increase

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Collective bargaining is between worker and employer – Nehawu

Why the Eastern Cape might take longer to roll out vaccinations

Nehawu: ANC has shown ‘arrogance and disdain’ in wage offer

Parliament staff strike: ‘We are ready to be fired’

Hospital staff dismissed for striking against dodgy doctor

McCord Hospital board contests Nehawu court interdict to stall closure

Walter Sisulu University students lash out at Blade Nzimande

NWU-Pukke defends Afrikaans-centric language policy

Dodgy doctor gets back top job

Opposition tackle, welcome Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle

VUT’s plots and dealings exposed

Mixed feelings over SIU’s surprise appointment

SA nursing council workers to strike

Nehawu calls for ban on foreign land ownership

Union says Unisa strike spreads to other provinces

TUT gets back to work

‘Historic’ deal to shape up Dept of Home Affairs

ANC to take on UFS, the ‘illustrious demon of racism’

Committee mulls roots of violence in SA schools

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