Public sector strike | Government says most unions have signed wage deal

PRETORIA - Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says most unions have signed the wage agreement with government.

That's why the public sector strike has been called off.

Nehawu-affiliated members embarked on a strike, demanding a 10 percent salary increase.

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Government has increased its offer to 7 percent but some unions are still rejecting it.

Ntshavheni is urging unions who haven't signed the deal to do so.

She says those who disrupted public services during protests will be dealt with.