ECONOMY & LABOUR
Voslooorus Hostel Residents Welcome CHWs and Want More Info about COVID-19 Vaccines
On 26 July 2021, Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs) from Eden Park and Palm Ridge (township…
Vaccination Experiences at Vaccine Site in Orange Farm
When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the COVID-19 vaccine would start being rolled out in…
Gauteng Health Department Faces Huge Challenge of Shortages in Clinics
“Gauteng is facing a huge challenge. All we hear about is bed shortages in hospitals,…
38 CHWs Reinstated in Zuurbekom But Still Abused by Health Department
On 30 June 2021, 38 Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs) whose contracts were previously terminated…
Gauteng Forum On Temporary Shut Down Due To COVID-19 Third Wave
Political Context of Covid-19 Third Wave 2021
Gauteng has been declared the epicentre of the Covid-19…
CHWs Are Still Waiting
Our issues are still unresolved as Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs). The waiting is killing us…
Rapist Pounces On CHW in Coligny, North West
Earlier this year on 7 April, Buhle, a Community Healthcare Worker (CHW) was raped by …
Community Left Behind With Opening of New Jouberton Healthcare Centre
As the new Jouberton Community Healthcare Centre (CHC) in Klerksdorp (North West province) opened in May…
North West Health Department Deduct Money from CHWs Salaries for Unknown Reasons
In the North West province the Department of Health has been deducting money from…
West Rand CHWs Forced to Work Without PPEs
“We are working without PPEs [Personal Protective Equipment],” said Gale Mdluli (not her real name)…
Simunye Workers Forum Holds First AGM
On 8 May 2021, the Simunye Workers Forum held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM), as…
CHWs Forced to Use Their Salary for Repair And Replacement Of Work Gadgets
Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs) and OTLs (Outreach Team Leaders) were amazed to hear recently that …
