Gauteng Department of Health has issued a statement regarding the outcome of an illegal strike that took place in 2018.
The department stated that it was pleased with the finalisation of the disciplinary hearing of 45 employees of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital who vandalised the facility during the illegal strike.
“During the illegal industrial action, the strikers proceeded to throw refuse bags in the hospital foyer, disrupting hospital services and vandalising some parts of the building.
“Through video footage, the facility was able to identify 45 employees who were part of the strike back then, and they were subsequently charged ‘for embarking on an unprocedural, unprotected and/or unlawful industrial action’,” read the statement.
It further indicated that of the 45 employees, 40 were found guilty by the presiding officer and were given a two months’ suspension without pay and a final written warning.
Charlotte Maxeke communication and public relations manager Lungiswa Mvumvu confirmed that the disciplinary action had been passed two months ago.
“The disciplinary hearing is still ongoing concerning the other five employees and the hospital anticipates completing that process by end of May,” the department concluded.
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