Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Shop steward suspended after Sowetan hospital exposé

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Tensions are running high at Sebokeng Hospital in the Vaal after a union shop steward was suspended just days after Sowetan’s shocking exposé on unsafe working conditions. The hospital’s management is accused of being on a witch hunt, targeting workers who allegedly spoke out about the dire state of the facility. Nehawu says it was blindsided by the suspension and has demanded answers. The Gauteng health department has confirmed the suspension but is tight-lipped on details. Phemelo unpacks the story with Sowetan senior journalist Jeanette Chabalala who broke the story.
5 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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