Power Struggle Brewing At Manual Workers Union
Monday, February 04, 2019

Motshwarakgole PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG
Some members of the executive committee are said to be complaining of what they see as maladministration at the Union and decisions made by a section of the NEC led by National Chairperson, Olebile Molamu. On the hand, the veteran trade unionist is being accused of starting a war against some members of the Committee.
It is said Motshwarakgole, who has been a powerful figure at the Union for many years, has been abusing and mismanaging union funds.
With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...