Protesters damaged hospital property and intimidated patients, chasing them away.

The Commission has summoned representatives from the Gauteng Department of Health, NEHAWU, Charlotte Maxeke Hospital and the Gauteng SAPS.
They are expected to submit oral representations of what roles each of their respective institutions played in the protest.
The HOD of the Gauteng Health Department, Dr Mkhululi Lukhele was the first to submit his oral representation.
Lukhele answered questions and alleged that the Department did not have the R350 million that was to be set aside for performance bonuses.
Lukhele said that not all workers deserve performance bonuses.
He mentioned that financial constraints were one of the factors preventing the government from paying the bonuses.
“It would be unfair if every health worker is paid an incentive, and had full understanding, because some workers work hard beyond the call of duty to deserve it, only to receive no incentive,” he said.
The Commission is expected to her testimonies from the Hospital’s CEO Dr Gladys Bogoshi, Gauteng Police Commissioner Deliwe De Lange and NEHAWU provincial deputy secretary Gracia Rikhotso.

Source: Daily Sun