MAHIKENG MAIL - KLERKSDORP: In a concerted effort to address pressing challenges in the province’s healthcare system, North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, led a robust engagement with joint labour unions and conducted oversight visits to key health facilities in Klerksdorp.
The session formed part of the MEC’s ongoing programme aimed at improving service delivery and labour relations across the province’s healthcare sector.
Key issues discussed with the unions included transfer of nurses from Community Service to Professional Nurse posts, recruitment for levels 2–5, provision of uniforms for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and permanent placement of doctors.
MEC Lehari reaffirmed his commitment to regular, structured engagement with labour unions, pledging bi-monthly meetings to ensure ongoing dialogue and resolution of issues.
“Regular engagement with organised labour is essential for labour peace. I will ensure that no union is excluded, and that our engagements remain action-oriented,” said Lehari.
