The government and unions representing more than 1.3-million public servants are likely to reach a 5.5% pay agreement in a deal that, if finalised, cements the R700bn-plus wage bill as a big, unpredictable factor amid SA’s efforts to stabilise its finances.

“We are hopeful that we are going to conclude the negotiations before month-end. We are not too far apart. We are at 6%, the government is sitting at 5%, so the middle ground is 5.5%. We are likely to reach an agreement on 5.5%,” Public Servants Association (PSA) GM Reuben Maleka told Business Day...

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