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Striking healthcare workers ordered back to duty
Healthcare services in the public sector appeared to return to normal on Tuesday morning. This follows a Labour Appeal Court order ending NEHAWU’s strike as it entered its second week on Monday. Health Minister Joe Phaahla warned striking healthcare…
Death of baby linked to Nehawu strike
On Wednesday evening, Nthabeleng Makhalema, 39, gave birth to her premature daughter at Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein. Pelonomi is badly affected by the Nehawu strike, with the facility having to move some patients to nearby hospitals. A midwife, disguised as…
Free State: Nehawu goes ahead with strike
Despite a court interdict preventing the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) from striking today, the union went ahead with its planned protest action. In the Free State, over 3000 health workers gathered outside several hospitals in…
Patients, activists slam QwaQwa hospital status
The Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital in QwaQwa has got its naysayers out in full force following reports of old equipment and the low morale of health workers. As the walls fall in, poverty-stricken residents are too afraid to seek…
NHI pilot hospital: ‘Nothing but a publicity stunt’
Qwa-Qwa residents claim that nothing has changed since the Mofumahadi Manapo Hospital was declared a National Health Insurance (NHI) pilot by former Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize. The people of Phuthaditjhaba have labelled the move nothing but a publicity stunt. When…
Health workers fight tooth and nail to save their jobs
Thousands of health workers in the Free State are out of jobs following the termination of their contracts post-COVID-19. Hired to help fight South Africa’s devastating COVID-19 third wave last year, their futures are in the balance more than a…
Nehawu: ‘Closure of NMB field hospital spells disaster’
Health experts and public sector union Nehawu are frothing at the mouth following a controversial decision by the Eastern Cape Health Department to shut down a field hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay.
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‘No work, no pay’—Limpopo officials warn healthcare workers on planned strike
The Limpopo Department of Health says a strike planned for 8 March is unprotected. Workers who participate could face disciplinary action. But health workers from seven unions refuse to budge on a dispute over working hours.
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Unions protest as health minister visits Covid-19 hit Eastern Cape
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize visited the Eastern Cape this week, where Covid-19 infections are spiking. Mkhize was met with protesting health workers, who say they are being left out of talks and undermined, report Wara Fana and Thamsanqa Mbovane.
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Health ministry to audit qualifications of senior staff at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital
Following public complaints, the North West provincial health department will audit senior staff at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. Union Nehawu welcomes the move.
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NEHAWU pushes ahead with strike
The National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) has forged ahead with its strike despite the Labour Court ruling that it is unlawful.
Read More » NEHAWU pushes ahead with strikeNehawu says picket was just a “warning shot” with more strike action planned over Covid-19 safety
Union Nehawu is planning a strike in the health sector this week. The action will highlight the need for safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, says union.
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#CoronavirusSA: PPE woes take a toll on frontline workers at work and home
The lack of personal protective equipment causes increased stress and anxiety for doctors; a new study shows.
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#CoronavirusSA: Care for mentally ill under threat at Witrand Hospital
Staff say that a Covid-19 infection surge in the staff and patient population, coupled with a previous lack of personal protective equipment is not conducive to the treatment of Covid-19 patients.
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