Striking workers clash with police outside hospital
The police became heavy handed as they tried to prevent the strikers from blocking the entrances to Khayelitsha District Hospital.
The police became heavy handed as they tried to prevent the strikers from blocking the entrances to Khayelitsha District Hospital.
For the second time under the covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, community care workers in Khayelitsha protested for better conditions of work.
Workers and unions continue to be on the defensive under covid-19 conditions as many employers are putting their profits ahead of workers’ health and safety.
Jobs at Khayelitsha District Hospital that were advertised via social media have been withdrawn.
Last week, Nehawu and other witnesses raised concerns about victimisation of staff and poor working conditions at the Khayelitsha District Hospital.
On Mandela Day, the Treatment Action Campaign protested at Khayelitsha District Hospital demanding better services
Community and EFF members threaten to shutdown Khayelitsha District Hospital if the service it provides does not improve.