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Stop fidgeting with healthcare services

The South African Municipal Workers Union protested against the centralisation of health services, claiming it was not consulted about the plan. But due to the culture of the liberation struggle, government will not listen unless you protest.

The South African Municipal Workers Union protested against the centralisation of health services, claiming it was not consulted about the plan. But due to the culture of the liberation struggle, government will not listen unless you protest.

The clinics are well placed to address challenges faced at local level. Why the MEC for health, Brian Hlongwa, thinks otherwise is questionable. Emergency Management Services are also affected by this planned move. Their working environment is stressful enough, why burden them with more hassles?

Councillor Khume Ramulifho Johannesburg

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