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The Public Servants Association has raised concern over the National Lotteries Commission's alleged near collapse. The Union is citing mismanagement, corruption and poor oversight. The PSA says the crisis threatens vital community programs and workers' livelihoods. Elvis Presslin spoke to Zamani Dladla, PSA Chief Negotiator at the National Lotteries Commission, to discuss this matter further

Members of the Public Servants Association (PSA) in Kimberley who have been suspended by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, say their suspension was unlawful. This is after they blew a whistle on some allegedly fraudulent transactions at the department, which include a matter currently before court implicating the Chief Financial Officer, former Head Of Department and another official. Tebogo Msimanga compiled the following report

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has accused the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health of financial mismanagement, by leaving suppliers unpaid and accumulating a staggering debt of over R1.7 billion. The Department has admitted that payments will only be made in the next financial year. Elvis Presslin spoke to PSA Provincial Organiser, Xolani Dhlamini

The Public Servants Association in Mpumalanga (PSA) says it is worried about the ongoing suspension of Chief Executive Officers (CEOS) and senior managers at various healthcare institutions in Mpumalanga and the impact on service delivery. It says currently, 14 CEOS and managers remain suspended by the Mpumalanga Department of Health. These prolonged suspensions, some of which have been ongoing since 2022, are severely impacting service delivery across affected institutions. For more on this we are joined on the line by Acting Provincial Manager for Mpumalanga PSA, Flip van der Walt....

Public Servants Association (PSA) is demanding an urgent investigation into the suspicious death of Dr. Francis Idika, a respected Medical Manager at Vryheid Hospital, in KwaZulu-Natal. Dr. Idika, known for his dedication to healthcare, allegedly endured years of workplace bullying and victimisation. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association, PSA in KwaZulu Natal

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has expressed concern over the potential loss of nearly 19,000 teaching posts in KwaZulu-Natal, stemming from severe budget cuts. The union strongly condemns this move, attributing it to reckless financial mismanagement that jeopardizes the province's education system and puts thousands of educators' livelihoods at risk. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu-Natal.

KwaZulu-Natal's Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is facing a water supply crisis, affecting patient care and staff welfare. The provincial Department of Health says it has implemented contingency measures, including water tankers and bottled water, while working with eThekwini Municipality to resolve the issue. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu-Natal, on the crisis and the way forward

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate alleged maladministration at Ithala Development Finance Corporation, following a Prudential Authority report that found Ithala to be technically and legally insolvent. This development has put over two-hundred thousand depositors at risk of losing their deposits. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu Natal

The Public Servants Association (PSA) in KwaZulu-Natal is outraged over the Department of Social Development's decision to dismiss community caregivers and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) employees without renewing their contracts. This move affects numerous employees who provide vital support to vulnerable communities, including the elderly, sick, and those in dire social and economic conditions. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association, PSA in KwaZulu Natal

The Public Servants Association, PSA has strongly condemned the Prudential Authority's decision to seek the liquidation of Ithala Bank. The Association says the decision is 'reckless' and 'devastating', accusing the Prudential Authority of disregarding the bank's vital role in serving marginalised communities in KwaZulu Natal. To elaborate further on their concerns Elvis Presslin spoke to PSA Provincial Manager, Mlungisi Ndlovu

A severe water shortage at Mmametlhake Hospital in Mpumalanga has raised alarm bells over the life-threatening risks to patients. The Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) in the province says the water shortage has devastating consequences for healthcare services and human rights. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to the Assocation's Acting Provincial Manager, Flip Van Der Walt

The Department of Cooperative Governance has announced the termination of contracts for over 255,000 Community Work Programme participants aged 55 and older. The department is citing significant budget cuts and unauthorized expenditure concerns for its decision. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Public Servants Association, PSA Acting Deputy General Manager, Claude Naiker

Public Servants Association Welcomes Landmark Ruling on Political Misuse of Public Funds by Radio Islam

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling ordering former Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini to repay R2 million for unauthorized personal security expenses incurred in 2013. The Court found the procurement of private security for Dlamini and her spokesperson illegal, overturning a previous High Court ruling that implicated the SASSA CEO and spokesperson, citing undue influence by the Minister. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Claude Naicker, Acting Deputy General Manager at Public Servants Association

There has been a major shake-up in leadership at the State Information Technology Agency, SITA, in KwaZulu-Natal. The acting Managing Director has transferred the Provincial Manager and appointed an acting replacement, following a damning investigation report. The report revealed widespread abuse of power, victimization of employees, and gross mismanagement. The Public Servants Association has welcomed the move, saying it's a step towards professionalism and respect. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovus, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association (PSA) in Durban, KZN

Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi says approximately 6,220 foreign nationals are employed in public service. This represents 0.5% of the total workforce. The figure includes permanent residents and temporary employees. To discuss the implications of this revelation, Elvis Presslin spoke to Claude Naiker, Acting Deputy General Manager of the Public Servants Association, PSA

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has welcomed an announcement by newly-appointed Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson that his department will be initiating an independent investigation into the procurement and renovation of the South African Police Service headquarters, in Pretoria. The Telkom Towers Building was purchased in the year 2016 for over R700 million, and despite over R200 million having been spent for renovations and other services in the past 8 years, the building remains remains a costly white elephant as is unoccupied owing to various lapses. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Acting Deputy General Manager at the Public Servants Association, Claude Naiker

The Public Servants Association in KZN has reiterated its call to government to close the Durban Magistrate's Court over safety concerns. Website

The Public Servants Association says the government should take responsibility for the slow delivery of services at public institutions. Website

President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary hikes for ministers, deputy Ministers, MPs and premiers. The 2.5% salary hikes came into effect in April this year. For more on this Claude Naiker, National Manager for the Public Servants Association spoke to Elvis Presslin

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Annette Breetzke, a Human Capital Executive at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings and Reuben Maleka, General Manager of the Public Servants Association of South Africa about the brain drain in South Africa and how organisations can retain talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Public Servants Association are picketing outside Coastal KZN TVET College's admin offices in KwaMakhutha south of Durban. Website

Guest: Claude Naicker | Spokesperson for the Public Servants Association  Claude Naicker is the Spokesperson for the Public Servants Association and joins Africa to speak on Public Servant wages and the Western Cape's dispute over the rising wage bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Servants Association, PSA and the State Information Technology Agency, SITA will today sign a wage agreement in Erasmusloof, Pretoria. PSA-affiliated workers downed tools at SITA offices countrywide, over a wage dispute. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to PSA Chief Negotiator, Zamani Dladla

The Public Servants Association and the State Information Technology Agency are reportedly set to sign a wage agreement which could end the week long strike. Workers affiliated to the union embarked on a strike last week after salary negotiations reached a deadlock with the Agency. The workers are demanding a seven point five percent salary increase coupled with non financial benefits, while the employer is offering five percent. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to PSA Chief Negotiator Zamani Dladla.

Negotiations between the Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) and the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) for salary increases for the 2023/24 financial year will resume this morning. The workers belonging to the PSA which represents the majority of employees at SITA are on day three of their national strike action following a deadlock in salary negotiations. Workers are demanding an inflation linked 7.5% salary increase coupled with non-financial benefits while the employer is offering 5% percent. The Democratic Alliance has called on the Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, and Cabinet to ensure contingencies are in place and that the delivery of services continues undisrupted during the strike. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Tsholofelo Bodlani, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Communications and Technologies

Workers of the Public Servants Association of South Africa have downed tools at the State Information Technology Agency- SITA offices countrywide over a wage dispute with the employer. The PSA workers are demanding a seven point five percent salary increase coupled with non financial benefits while the employer is offering five percent. SITA is the government IT service provider at Home Affairs, SASSA and SAPS amongst others. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to PSA Chief Negotiator Zamani Dladla

The State Information Technology Agency says what the workers affiliated with the Public Servants Association are demanding is unaffordable. This comes as workers have embarked on a strike after wage talks were deadlocked. The union is demanding a 7.5% wage increase, while the employer has moved from 4.5% to 5%. The strike which may negatively affect or could see a complete closure of operations and services provided by government departments such as home affairs, employment and labor, and the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA). Sakina Kamwendo spoke to State Information Technology Agency, Spokesperson Tlali Tlali 

Members affiliated to the Public Servants Association (PSA), which represents 80% of about 3-thousand staff of the State Information Technology Agency (Sita), have embarked on a strike after wage talks were deadlocked. The union is demanding a 7.5% wage increase, while the employer has moved from 4.5% to 5%. The strike which may negatively affect or could see a complete closure of operations and services provided by government departments such as home affairs, employment and labor, and the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA). Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Claude Naicker.

Workers at the Office of the State Attorney in Cape Town are furious that one of their coworkers has been on sick leave for seven years while getting full pay and benefits. This is despite being observed by co-workers while on routine vacations. The employee is accused of posting herself on social media while on vacation and appearing well. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to spokeperson for Public Servants Association, Ruben Maleka

Acting Public Service and Administration Minister Thulas Nxesi explained why the department is unable to meet the wage demands of the unions, as well as the issue of people refusing to consider the cash allowance that may benefit the public service. Public Servants Association Spokesperson Claude Naiker responded by explaining why they are demanding a wage increase and threatening an indefinite strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Political Analyst Louw Nel discusses the Public Servants Association's strike as workers demand a 10% wage increase, how much of this is affecting the economy and the imbalance between what labour wants and what the government can't give, and whether both can probably meet in the middle if possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) says it is in solidarity with the thousands of workers from the Public Servants Association that have down tools across the country today. Dressed in red T-shirts written 'public servants are bleeding, PSA members have been out on the streets decrying government's unilateral decision to increase salaries by a mere three percent. They have vowed stretch the industrial right into the festive season if government does not come back to the negotiating table. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to  PSA coordinator, Jannie Osthehuizen 

South African Police Service and Boarder Management Control guards have been deployed to temporarily assist at the Immigration Services of the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina in Limpopo. This comes as public service employees affiliated to the Public Servants Association downed tools on Thursday following the collapse of wage talks. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Mahlatse Phaladi.

Members of the Public Servants Association will be going on a wage picket today. The union which has a membership of around 235 000, failed to reach a wage agreement with the government in protracted negotiations. For more this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Claude Naiker, Spokesperson for the Public Servants Association

Africa is joined by Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson at Department of Basic Education to talk about the Public Servants Association (PSA) shut down planned for Thursday and what measures are in place to ensure that learners who are writing exams will not be compromised.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Clement is joined by Deputy-Director General at Department of Public service and Administration, Dumisane Hlophe, Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance, Dr Kagiso Pooe and Assistant General Manager at Public Servants Association of South Africa, Reuben Maleka discussing the National Framework Towards the Professionalisation of the Public Service which will see the end to cadre deployment and put greater focus on merit and potential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Servants Association is forging ahead with its strike for better wages after obtaining a strike certificate. The union will embark on industrial action from the 3rd of November if unions fail to reach a wage agreement with the government as the employer. The PSA has joined forces with Cosatu-affiliated unions in their rejection of the government's three-percent wage offer. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to  Claude Naiker, Spokesperson of PublicServants Association

While many taxpayers struggle to make ends meet, ministers and their deputies — who earn a salary of between R2.5 and R2m a year — do not pay a cent for municipal services such as water and electricity at their official residences.  City Press reported that the ministerial handbook has been amended to remove a cap on municipal utilities for ministers and deputy ministers. According to the previous handbook, the public works department was responsible for providing water and electricity, provided the cost is limited to R5,000 per month. In this enthralling debate our panel discusses the contentious issue of the renumeration regime for public office bearers, notably cabinet ministers. Is the amount ministers are paid reasonable, in light of their role? Are they performing well enough to deserve the remuneration and perks they are given? And is the amount they are compensated considered market competitive?  This week, our host Mike Siluma, is joined by Dr. Mark Bussin, Chairperson at 21st Century (Pty) Ltd, Reuben Maleka, Acting Deputy GM with Public Servants Association of South Africa and Mawande AmaShabalala senior Sunday Times journalist.

While many taxpayers struggle to make ends meet, ministers and their deputies — who earn a salary of between R2.5 and R2m a year — do not pay a cent for municipal services such as water and electricity at their official residences.  City Press reported that the ministerial handbook has been amended to remove a cap on municipal utilities for ministers and deputy ministers. According to the previous handbook, the public works department was responsible for providing water and electricity, provided the cost is limited to R5,000 per month. In this enthralling debate our panel discusses the contentious issue of the renumeration regime for public office bearers, notably cabinet ministers. Is the amount ministers are paid reasonable, in light of their role? Are they performing well enough to deserve the remuneration and perks they are given? And is the amount they are compensated considered market competitive?  This week, our host Mike Siluma, is joined by Dr. Mark Bussin, Chairperson at 21st Century (Pty) Ltd, Reuben Maleka, Acting Deputy GM with Public Servants Association of South Africa and Mawande AmaShabalala senior Sunday Times journalist.

While many taxpayers struggle to make ends meet, ministers and their deputies — who earn a salary of between R2.5 and R2m a year — do not pay a cent for municipal services such as water and electricity at their official residences.  City Press reported that the ministerial handbook has been amended to remove a cap on municipal utilities for ministers and deputy ministers. According to the previous handbook, the public works department was responsible for providing water and electricity, provided the cost is limited to R5,000 per month. In this enthralling debate our panel discusses the contentious issue of the renumeration regime for public office bearers, notably cabinet ministers. Is the amount ministers are paid reasonable, in light of their role? Are they performing well enough to deserve the remuneration and perks they are given? And is the amount they are compensated considered market competitive?  This week, our host Mike Siluma, is joined by Dr. Mark Bussin, Chairperson at 21st Century (Pty) Ltd, Reuben Maleka, Acting Deputy GM with Public Servants Association of South Africa and Mawande AmaShabalala senior Sunday Times journalist.

The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu) has indicated that it is willing to accept the government's revised 3% wage offer for the country's more than 1.3-million public servants. SADTU says it will make an announcement today on the matter when it concludes its national general council meeting. This is as the Public Servants Association has rejected the latest offer, saying the continuation of the R1000 cash gratuity until March next year, is not suitable in the current economic conditions. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Public Servants Association spokesperson Claude Naicker

Public Servants Association rejects government 3% salary increase by Radio Islam

Guest: Reuben Maleka, Spokesperson of the Public Servants Association Wasanga is joined by Reuben Maleka, Spokesperson of the Public Servants Association to talk about why unions who are representing striking public service workers have threatened strike if their demands are not met.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Servants Association is conducting a strike ballot among its members this week on whether to commence with its first full-blown public sector strike in over a decade. This is as Public sector unions and the government remains at odds in terms of wage negotiations. Unions are demanding a 6.5% wage increase while the government is offering unions 2%. Elvis Presslin spoke to Claude Naicker, Spokesperson for the Public Servants Association...

Guest: Reuben  Maleka | Assistant General Manager  at Public Servants Association of South Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has rejected government's 2% wage hike proposal. The union is seeking an above-inflation increase of 10% and says if the request is not met, members will embark on strike action. Business Day TV spoke to Reuben Maleka, GM of the Public Servants Association for more detail on the union's stance.

The first day of a nationwide strike by SARS employees saw a number of taxpayers turned away from branches. Workers affiliated with Nehawu and the Public Servants Association downed tools yesterday after wage negotiations deadlocked. The employees have rejected a 1-point-39 percent wage increase offer tabled by the South African Revenue Services. For more this, Elvis Presslin spoke to NEHAWU National Spokesperson Lwazi Nkolonzi

Government rejected demands from labour unions representing 1.3-million state workers for 10% raises and increased housing allowances and other stipends, instead proposing that it extend the payment of an additional R1 000 monthly cash stipend by a further year. Acceding to the unions' proposals will cost R146-billion over three years, which isn't affordable, the government said in a submission to the public sector bargaining council, which was seen by Bloomberg. It also rejected demands for contract workers to be permanently employed. Remuneration accounts for almost a third of total government expenditure, and keeping it in check is key to the National Treasury's plans to rein in the budget deficit and bring runaway state debt under control. The unions have argued that inflation-beating increases are warranted in light of soaring food and energy costs. The annual consumer inflation rate is currently 5.9%. The February budget provided for total compensation to grow by an annual average of 1.8% for the next three years and made no additional provision for wage increases beyond a R20.5-billion allocation in the 2022-23 fiscal year to cover the cost of an interim pay deal struck last July. That single-year accord provided for civil servants to receive R1 000 monthly payments in addition to their salaries -- a concession the government proposed extending until the end of March 2023. The government agreed to a union request to negotiate another single-year pay deal on condition that talks are concluded by next month. The state's offer amounted to a total increase of 1.5% to 2%, and it still needs to clarify how the money will be allocated and whether the gratuity will be a one-off or be added to workers' base-line pay, said Claude Naiker, a spokesperson for the Public Servants Association, which represents more than 230 000 state workers. “Basically all the demands that we had set up in our proposal, none of them have been met by the employer,” he said. “What we have done now is we have taken the proposal to workers and our next meeting will be in the latter part of May” where the state will provide further details of its pay offer, he said.

Reuben  Maleka | Assistant General Manager  at Public Servants Association of South Africa |  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Servants Association will embark on a strike next week over wage disputes with the South African Revenue Service, SARS. The union is demanding an Inflation increase plus a 7% increase to be applied across the board. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Acting Provincial Manager for the Johannesburg office of the Public Servants Association, Stefan Viljoen.

Guest: Reuben Maleka | Assistant General Manager at Public Servants Association of South Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Thabang  Rapuleng | Director in the Employment practice  at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Following three months of talks with public sector employees, the government's has finally secured a wage agreement with unions after the Public Servants Association said it was on board, taking the deal over the required 50% threshold. The agreement gives workers a below-inflation 1.5% pay hike and a monthly cash allowance of over R1,000 for a year. However, two of the sector's largest unions, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu), and POPCRU, the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, have rejected the deal and say they hope to block its implementation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CCMA has issued Public Servants Association (PSA) with non-resolution certificates. This means the union could embark on a protected strike after giving an employer 48-hours notice. The PSA, representing more than 235 000 public-sector employees, says despite having declared a dispute, it had made every effort to engage with Government as the employer during the conciliation process regarding the salary proposal tabled to other unions. We spoke to Astrid Al-Anani , Manager Labour Relations: Collective Bargaining at Public Servants Association… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COSATU's chief negotiator for public sector unions Mugwena Maluleke talks to Refilwe Moloto about their latest efforts to break the deadlock in Public Servants Association wage negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa's Public sector Unions and Government representatives have met once again to try and break the deadlock in the wage talks. Unions are demanding a seven-percent increase, while government wants to keep wages at current levels. This is the last-ditch attempt to avoid a national strike by public sector workers which could paralyse public services in the country. To discuss this further, Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Reuben Maleka from the Public Servants Association, one of the country's largest public sector unions...

The Public Servants Association has vowed to continue with its legal process to have hearings on the long-running wage dispute with government heard at the Labour Court TODAY. This follows government's proposal to all unions representing public servants to have the hearings postponed to February next year while the unions consider an out of court settlement. The dispute centres around the final year of a three-year deal that government entered into regarding public servant salary increases. Earlier this year, government backtracked on the wage deal with Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni further proposing a salary freeze for the next three years. Assistant General Manager at the Public Servants Association, Reuben Maleka says government cannot now hold its workers at ransom.

The public servants workers will go on strike next week. This after wage talks with the employer, collapsed. Workers affiliated to Public Servants Association have served strike notice on the South African Social Security Agency. Workers are demanding between 10 and 12 percent wage increase while government is offering between 6 and 7%. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Reuben Maleka, national manager at the PSA...

The Public Servants Association of South Africa, which represents more than 230 000 public service workers is threatening a nationwide shut down of government departments if the state fails to come back to the negotiating table by 3pm this afternoon. This follows the request for more time for further consultation made by the Public Service and Administration department. Menawhile, Numsa has called on all its members in the auto sector, steel-making, metals and engineering companies to join tomorrow's national strike action by SAFTU

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has expressed outrage saying they are shocked that an institution that is entangled in allegations of corruption and maladministration like ESKOM could be bailed out with worker's pensions. This follows yesterday's decision by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to help the beleaguered power utility with a R5 billion bridging facility. The PIC, on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), advanced the loan to fund Eskom's operations for one month. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to General Manager for PSA, Irvin Fredericks