Public sector strike | Health Dept welcomes Labour Court ruling

JOHANNESBURG - The Health Department has welcomed the court judgment that puts an end to the strike by health union Nehawu.

The Labour Appeal Court granted the interdict on Monday morning.

Members affiliated to Nehawu staged national protests last week severely compromising the country's health sector.

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They're demanding a 10 percent wage hike.

The strike was marred by alleged acts of violence and intimidation.

There were also instances where patients were turned away from entering some health facilities.

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The department's spokesperson says the judgment brings much needed relief.

'Aas the department we welcome the court ruling that strike action by Nehawu is interdicted with immediate effect," spokesperson Foster Mohale said.

"We believe this will bring some form of stability in health facilities across the country. This is a victory for innocent and vulnerable patients who've suffered consequences of this strike, we believe Nehawu would inform their members to return to work as soon as possible."