JOHANNESBURG – The Labour Appeal Court of South Africa has interdicted strike action by members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) after its members stayed away from their posts.
The judgment handed down on Monday morning said that the employees are restrained and prevented from continuing with any industrial action.
The union is not backing down and vows to intensify its strike action.
Thousands downed tools last week to force the government to agree to demands for a 10% wage hike.
The week-long protests have been marred by violence and intimidation.
Nehawu insists the protests will continue.
