Cyril Ramaphosa needs to prioritise crisis in North West, union Hospersa says
Hospital workers union Hospersa has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to step into the political crisis in the North West‚ which has crippled healthcare."We have reached a point whereby the President needs to prioritise the crisis at the North West province‚" said Hospersa spokesperson Kevin Halama."Patient care is being compromised on a daily basis and the situation has become very desperate for the many communities that depend on public healthcare services. We fear that the recent announcement on the premier’s nonresignation will spark further unrest and plunge the department of health to new lows."The military is currently deployed in the province to assist with the running of health facilities.North West premier Supra Mahumapelo had indicated on Tuesday that he would resign after weeks of violent protests over his rule. But a day later, Mahumapelo backtracked‚ citing a decision by the ANC provincial executive committee.Mahumapelo is reportedly on indefinite leave and has appoi...
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