This news aggregator site highlights South African labour news from a wide range of internet and print sources. Each posting has a synopsis of the source article, together with a link or reference to the original. Postings cover the range of labour related matters from industrial relations to generalist human resources.
News24 reports that the SA Medical Association (SAMA) is to investigate allegations that medical interns have been paying for placements at preferred hospitals. In a statement, the association said trading options were being advertised on social media.
This followed a Weekend Argus report that students were willing to pay up R100,000. "We simply cannot have a situation where intern positions are being 'sold' for whatever reason. The placement of interns is a difficult process, and many doctors are unfortunately not placed where they want to be. For those fortunate enough to have found placements, to now sell them to the highest bidders is not fair on others waiting for legitimate placements," SAMA chairperson Dr Angelique Coetzee said. She went on to remark: "Given the complexities and historical issues with the placement of intern doctors, the current haggling over preferred placements is out of touch with the realities of the situation. And, ultimately, this sends the message that with enough money, certain people can buy themselves the placements of their choice, a situation we cannot accept or tolerate." Coetzee added that the practice was unethical and unfair, and amounted to corruption.
- Read the original of the report in the above regard by Lwandile Bhengu at News24
Read too, Medical students splash cash for posts, medical association slams payments as ‘unethical’, at Weekend Argus
Get other news reports at the SA Labour News home page