Joburg doctors fear commuted overtime may not be paid this month

Union Samatu met with the department last week after it was announced that overtime was going to be cut, which caused frustration among doctors with speculation that some would leave the profession

14 April 2025 - 04:30

Doctors working at government health facilities in Johannesburg are worried they will not be paid their commuted overtime when they get their salaries on Tuesday, as they allege their contracts have not been captured on the system. ..

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