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latest news & developmentsSpecial 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
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
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
Outa demands accountability for Deokaran assassination
Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse members protested at the Gauteng health department over corruption exposed by the whistleblower
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dodgy doctor gets back top job
Despite an ongoing probe into alleged misconduct, he’s back at Messina Hospital – as chief executive.
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.