Health Minister Joe Phaahla says at least
four people have died as a result of the ongoing strike
action by the National Education, Health and Allied
Workers' Union as they were unable to access
healthcare facilities. The union is demanding a ten
percent salary increase, a R2 500 housing allowance
and improved medical aid benefits. We now speak to
Dr Percy Mahlati, Deputy Director General for Hospital
Services at the Department of Health. We reached out
to Nehawu but unfortunately, they didn’t avail
themselves.