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Health Minister Urged to Resume J&J Rollout; Eskom Unions Demand 15% Wage Increase

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  • HealthMin Mkhize has been urged to restart the J&J Covid-19 vaccine rollout, with health regulator Sahpra saying that there are no significant risks with the vaccine.
    • No local cases of blood clotting have been found, and medical experts recommend keeping an eye on high risk patients instead of stopping the entire vaccination process
  • Eskom unions (NUMSA & NUM) are demanding a 15% wage increase for employees ahead of 4 May talks, while Solidarity union has called for 9.5% at a time when Eskom isn't generating enough revenue to fund operations and Govt is pressing for a 0% increase to public wages
  • Analyst says SA municipalities are in severe financial distress, with the issue escalating yearly.
    • Parliament survey 47% of all senior municipal officials, as well as those in charge of finances, do not meet competency levels – indicating a lack of skills and competency.
    • 160 municipalities are in financial distress, carrying R132 billion in debt
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