The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) called on President Jacob Zuma on Friday to intervene in wage talks with public sector unions. "The commission is of the view that intervention from the highest level is needed to bring an end to the strike," SAHRC spokesperson Vincent Moaga said in a statement. "The commission is deeply concerned about the negative impact a prolonged strike has on the right to schooling and access to health care." He said if the strike continued, the country was likely to witness another schooling season characterised by poor matric results.
The SAHRC had written letters to both Zuma and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) voicing its concern about the prolonged labour action during which several protesters have been arrested for public violence. "It is at times like these that South Africa must draw on its good tradition of dispute resolution, conciliation and mediation. The parties should be brought together to resolve the issues prolonging the strike," said Moaga.
Source: IoL
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