• News
  • Sport
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Education
  • TV Licences
  • Contact Us

For all official information and updates regarding COVID-19, visit the South African Department of Health's website at www.sacoronavirus.co.za

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION
Home Coronavirus

Nehawu to go on protest next month as tensions over PPEs continue to simmer

28 July 2020, 2:42 PM  |
SABC SABC |  @SABCNews
Nehawu spokesperson Khaya Xaba says health sector members are facing more responsibilities amid the pandemic

Nehawu spokesperson Khaya Xaba says health sector members are facing more responsibilities amid the pandemic

Image: SABC News

Nehawu spokesperson Khaya Xaba says health sector members are facing more responsibilities amid the pandemic

Union, Nehawu, says it has requested its members to apply for a day’s leave as a form of protest on August 21.

The union was briefing the media in Johannesburg – on the outcomes of a fact finding mission on government’s state of readiness to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

It has accused government of not ensuring adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) supplies are delivered to healthcare facilities amid the pandemic.

Nehawu General-Secretary, Zola Saphetha, has threatened that their members will down tools completely – should their demands, not be met by September 10.

“On the 21st August we will implement a day’s leave, all members on this day will flock to the offices of their employer and apply for a day leave. So on the 3rd September, it will be a national day of action when their memorandum will be handed over to the President’s office, Parliament, and all premiers offices in nine provinces. And we are going to give government five days to respond. Failure to do so on the 10th September, our members will have to withdraw completely from their labour,” he says.

In the video below, Nehawu announces mass protest for August 21:

Nehawu has also questioned the accuracy of COVID-19 stats that are released by the Health Department, particularly on health workers.

The country’s confirmed cases has topped 450 000 with the death toll exceeding 7 000. But the union is sceptical of some of the data.

Nehawu’s Zola Sephatha gave an example of the KZN stats relating to Health workers.

He says: “The Premier had announced two days ago and he said 16 had succumbed to this virus. But KZN days zero here in the DPSA information. DPSA represents all government departments. So why must we believe this. So the statistics recorded and announced on daily basis are not accurate.”

Below are South Africa’s latest health statistics:

Loading...

Loading…

 

Share article
Tags: NEHAWU
Previous Post

Preparations for Mlangeni’s funeral in full swing

Next Post

Watford’s achievements must not be forgotten, says owner

Related Posts

The SABC News COVID-19 Global Wrap brings you highlights of news which dominated headlines with regards to the coronavirus pandemic.

Weekly Global COVID-19 Wrap: 01 July 2022

1 July 2022, 1:38 PM
Signage is seen outside of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in Washington, D.C., US, August 30, 2020.

US CFTC charges South African company with record $1.7 bln bitcoin fraud

1 July 2022, 10:11 AM

CORONAVIRUS: Your daily update

1 July 2022, 6:20 AM
Pfizer's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pill Paxlovid is packaged in Ascoli, Italy, in this undated image obtained by Reuters on November 16, 2021.

Pfizer asks for formal U.S. approval of oral COVID treatment Paxlovid

30 June 2022, 9:39 PM
Condoms form the red ribbon, which represents the international symbol for AIDS at a wall of establishment in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Health department launches National Youth HIV Prevention Strategy

30 June 2022, 4:22 PM
An electron microscopic (EM) image shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virus particles as well as crescents and spherical particles of immature virions, obtained from a clinical human skin sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak in this undated image obtained by Reuters on May 18, 2022.

Western Cape residents advised not to panic after confirmation of Monkeypox case

30 June 2022, 9:11 AM
Next Post
Watford owner Gino Pozzo wearing a face mask in the stands, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Watford's achievements must not be forgotten, says owner

Most Viewed

  • 24hrs
  • Week
  • Month
  • EMS says fire at Bree Street Taxi Rank in Johannesburg has been extinguished
  • The public has until 18 May to make submissions on Icasa’s regulations for extension of expiry period for data, airtime
  • ANC NEC expected to hold a special meeting on Sunday
  • Eastern Cape flood victims plead for support as access to food, services remains difficult
  • Amathole Regional Secretary elated to have corruption charges against him dropped
  • East London police search for clues that led to tavern death; calls to revoke tavern’s licence 
  • UPDATE: At least 17 people killed in an East London tavern stampede
  • E Cape Liquor Board says Enyobeni tavern owner will face criminal charges
  • Zulu Royal Palace abuzz as King Misuzulu’s cleansing ceremony continues
  • Limpopo residents concerned about illegal harvesting of the Matumi tree
  • East London police search for clues that led to tavern death; calls to revoke tavern’s licence 
  • UPDATE: At least 17 people killed in an East London tavern stampede
  • Mosimane alleges sabotage from CAF President Patrice Motsepe
  • SANTACO and NTA calls on COSATU to join the national shutdown over the hiking fuel prices
  • NTA yet to decide whether to support calls for national shutdown amid fuel price hikes

LATEST

Power lines connect in a station.
  • Business

Stage Four rolling blackouts to continue on Friday until 10PM


The SABC News COVID-19 Global Wrap brings you highlights of news which dominated headlines with regards to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Sci-tech

Weekly Global COVID-19 Wrap: 01 July 2022


Taxis carrying passengers.
  • Business

Taxi commuters to pay an additional R5 in fare from Friday


EFF leader Julius Malema and  MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi appear at the Randburg Magistrate's Court for their assault case.
  • South Africa

Malema, Ndlozi assault case postponed to September


A prisoner behind the jail cell bars .
  • South Africa

Mafisa Kgantso given 15-year prison sentence for murdering his girlfriend


Foundation's founder and president of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe
  • Sport

Motsepe Foundation new sponsor of SA’s Premier Soccer League’s first division


Weather

  • About the SABC
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Site Map

SABC © 2022

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION

© 2022

Previous Preparations for Mlangeni’s funeral in full swing
Next Watford’s achievements must not be forgotten, says owner