Articles for Liezl Human
NEHAWU won’t sign new 2023-24 public sector wage deal
Several other public service unions conclude 7.5% agreement with government, but NEHAWU says deal for previous year must be finalised first
By Liezl Human
Brief | 28 March 2023
Taking intellectual disability awareness month to the finish line
The annual event raises awareness and support
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 27 March 2023
Workers demand harsher penalties for farms violating labour laws
New study finds poor working conditions even on some Fairtrade-certified farms
By Liezl Human
News | 23 March 2023
Covid grant should be increased to at least R413, say civil society groups
A new means test and bank verification process has resulted in far fewer people getting the grant
By Liezl Human
News | 20 March 2023
NEHAWU members go back to work
Union ends strike, returns to negotiating table after deal with government
By Liezl Human
Brief | 16 March 2023
NEHAWU strike appeal succeeds in part
Labour Appeal Court has harsh words for the union, the government and the police
By James Stent and Liezl Human
News | 13 March 2023
Fewer hospitals disrupted by strike on Thursday
Negotiations may soon take place at Public Sector Coordinating Bargaining Council
By Liezl Human
News | 9 March 2023
People’s lives are “not our responsibility” says NEHAWU leader
Hospitals disrupted as public sector strike intensifies
Vincent Lali, Chris Gilili, Liezl Human, Tariro Washinyira, Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, Thamsanqa Mbovane, and Mkhuseli Sizani
News | 8 March 2023
No money for water and toilets at Khoisan occupation, MPs told
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, which owns the land, plans to have a meeting with the community later this month
By Liezl Human
News | 8 March 2023