COVID-19: Nehawu slams Ramaphosa

South Africa remains on an adjusted lockdown level 3. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on Monday. #eNCA's Silindelo Masikane has the details.

JOHANNESBURG - Nehawu says President Cyril Ramaphosa has failed to address most issues facing the people at the forefront of fighting COVID-19.

Among their concerns, is the government's vaccine roll-out strategy.

Nehawu says President Cyril Ramaphosa has failed to address the majority of issues facing the people at the forefront of fighting COVID-19. #SAMorning #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/YOp3UPbNDw

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The union says it hasn't seen operational elements such as a vaccination training programme for clinicians and education for healthcare workers.

READ: SUMMARY: Ramaphosa's address on adjusted level 3 regulations

It says it will also intensify its fight for the payment of increases to frontline workers - and public servants in general.

Nehawu welcomes the intention to fill all vacant health posts and calls on the government to include trade unions in the process.

Source
eNCA

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