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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

Unhealthy state of affairs: Nehawu members protest outside Bheki Mlangeni Hospital in Soweto on Wednesday. Photo: Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images

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

Nehauw union members in Cape Town. Photo: GroungUp

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

Too little protection: Slain corruption fighter Babita Deokaran was not safe after making disclosures relating to personal protective equipment fraud at the Gauteng health department. (Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images)

Outa demands accountability for Deokaran assassination

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

(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

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

Workers are members of the public who happen to work for the government to sustain their lives and those of their families, and they deserve to be remunerated for a living like all other workers.
(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

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

Transnet is falling well below its target of shifting 200 million to 220 million tonnes of freight a year, at which point — it is estimated — it will begin to make a meaningful contribution to the economy. Its current target is 170 million tonnes a year. Photo: (Karel Prinsloo/Bloomberg)

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.

Members of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) will not receive a pay increase this year, meaning their salaries will remain at 2019 levels, parliament has heard.

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.

Staff and patients complained that Dube harassed foreign doctors, calling them ‘incompetent’ and refused care to foreign patients. (Kaizerdo Nengovhela)

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.

President Jacob Zuma.

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.

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VUT’s plots and dealings exposed

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

According to Mariette Liefferink

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.

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%.

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.

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.

TUT gets back to work

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