BusinessLive reports that the Gauteng Department of Health (DoH) announced that a strike by general workers at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto was over.
The end of the strike came after some of the workers’ demands were met. DoH spokesperson Lesemang Matuka said on Tuesday that normal service had been resumed at the hospital after "diversions were lifted yesterday". Six unions downed tools on Monday over what they said was "rife corruption which has crippled healthcare service at the hospital". The striking workers protested outside the hospital. Matuka indicated: "The hospital acting CEO, Dr Sifiso Maseko, is still on special leave and the department is going to appoint someone who will hold the fort. No other staff members will be moved until the investigation is completed. An independent team of investigators will be roped in to investigate all allegations made‚ [and] the unions agreed to assist the process by handing over the evidence they have including possible sworn affidavits." Among the unions’ demands was that Maseko should step down‚ corrupt officials should be removed and vacant posts should be filled.
- Read this report by Naledi Shange in full at BusinessLive