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SALGA Engages With Unions to Break Wage Deadlock, Ramaphosa Security Cluster Shows Cracks

SOUTH AFRICA

LOCAL NEWS

  • SA local government association (SALGA) says it will hold bilateral talks with unions to break the impasse on wage negotiations – which prior to the recent unrest seemed close to a conclusion.
    • Conciliation at the local govt bargaining council is expected to be extended to August
  • Analyst says contradictory comments regarding claims of "insurrection" in recent unrest show signs of cracks in Ramaphosa's security cluster as the president tries to regain control of the ANC.
    • KZN ANC members also said the label was an "exaggeration"
  • SA death toll doubles overnight to 596, new cases reach 8,929 as the health Minister warns of an imminent spike in case numbers following rioting
  • Committee probing Public Protector Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office set to begin today.
    • Chair of the committee says it will move with speed to conclude the matter
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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