Exodus of public doctors worries Makgato
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Alarmed by the trend, Makgato said a team has been sent to benchmark in SADC countries on the conditions of service for health workers. “Their report is expected back by March 2016 and their recommendations will be forwarded to the Department of Public Service Management (DPSM) for the 2016/2017 financial year,” the minister told journalists at her quarterly briefing.
Makgato announced an increase of 10 percent in qualifying nurses’ post-basic allowances.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...