Question NW540 to the Minister of Health
20 March 2024 - NW540
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) are the reasons that (i) the staff at the Swellendam Hospital have not been paid their much-needed salaries and (ii) the specified staff have to wait until the next financial year in order to be remunerated and (b) urgent steps of intervention have been taken to resolve the problem?
Reply:
(a) (i), (ii) and (b)
The official report form Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is that they do not have any records, nor reports of staff from Swellendam hospital not receiving their remuneration. Also, contractors of Swellendam hospital have also reported that they are not aware of any of such claims emanating from themselves nor their employees. However, it will be appreciated if the honourable member could provide any further specific details regarding any person who has not been paid as it is pointed out in the question.
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