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Public Services and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu

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During her tenure as minister of defence, Sisulu was opposed to having a union representing soldiers.

Nehawu said it welcomed Sisulu's appointment and it hoped she would resolve workers' grievances.

"Our union looks forward to working with Minister Lindiwe Sisulu in resolving a myriad issues that affect workers in the public service.

"We are nonetheless troubled by her history of intolerance in dealing with workers, as evidenced by her relationship with the union that represented the soldiers during her tenure as a minister of defence."

"We warn her that her new portfolio will need a new orientation on her part if we are to have a cordial relationship going forward," said Nehawu spokesman Sizwe Pamla.

Cosatu unions (Sadtu, Nehawu and Denosa) and independent unions are currently locked in wage negotiations with the employer.

Unions initially demanded 8.7% and a R1,500 housing allowance, while the employer is offering 5.9% and a R900 housing allowance. But further talks have led to the employer going up to 6.5% and the unions going down to 8%.

Pamla said Nehawu would give Sisulu "unqualified support" in changing and improving the lives of the people for the better on condition she cooperated with the union.

During its national policy conference over the weekend, Nehawu resolved that there was a need for Cosatu, the ANC and the SACP alliance to convene a summit to develop a common perspective that would result in an offensive against capitalism and imperialism.

The conference also agreed with the proposed measures for the establishment of a fully fledged state minerals company.

Nehawu has called for the nationalisation of land as a basis for national social cohesion and to ensure that it would be available for use and shared among those who work it.

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Jun 14, 2012

sarmologadi

I would luv 2 c hw this iron lady will handle the unions, Im just happy the court has ruled that the damages they cause during protests, must be paid by them (unions).....
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Jun 14, 2012

malemaforpresident

eish mara this lady ke power e kare nka mo dira gooed
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Jun 14, 2012

RobinH

The arrogance with which this woman approaches criticism does not bode well for this portfolio at all. And with the recent WELCOME court ruling regarding damages, she is bound to be even more cocky.
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Jun 14, 2012

MommaC

"We warn her that her new portfolio will need a new orientation on her part..'

Or what ???
You will trash the streets and then get nailed in court?

I hope Sesulu does take these sods on. I am sick of then holding the country to ransom EVERY B100DY YEAR
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Jun 14, 2012

sakhomba

a pleasant sight this MaSisulu. akare tshwara...ke nka there and then.
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Jun 14, 2012

shrink7

eish mara mme o ke yellow bone strait, does she have daughters, like grown ups you know!!!!!
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Jun 14, 2012

LERATOLANNA

HOW, BALOI IS GONE, EISH NOW NOW THEY BROUGHT US THIS STUBBORN WOMAN, PUBLIC SERVANT WE ARE IN TROUBLE. MARA RETLA DEALER KA YENA SIZO DIBANA EMGWAQWENI. STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE UNTIL SHE LISTENS
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Jun 14, 2012

KasiKid

They can do as they please for now, but come voting time, hulle gaan k*k sien.
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Jun 14, 2012

KasiKid

Sowetan you are so slow, the government already walked out of the deal.

So we have no choice but to strike.
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Jun 14, 2012

somaartakeit

Tjo she hasn't even warmed her seat yet, lol
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