Masisi 'raps' opposition MPs over strike

He was responding to a question by South East Central MP, Odirile Motlhale who had asked what interventions government has drawn up to minimise service disruption should the planned strike by public sector workers go ahead.  Masisi said the strike is legal and government is in discussions with the unions to finalise the strike rules, which will determine how services are rendered during the walkout.  He stated that government would make sure that in the event that there is disagreements over strike rules the mediator, who is empowered by the law, would help generate and finalise those rules which shall be binding on both parties.

"We are going to ensure that as always we protect the rights of those who wish to strike. We here in government are the protected and that is why some of you are as healthy as you are and as free as you are," Masisi said.