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Why is it that the South African Government is unable to effectively put a stop to strikes and consistent uncivilized behaviour of citizens during strikes?. But perhaps the South African Government can not do anything but resort to violence to stop the unruly masses of citizens who continue to strike.
Correct communication channels should be adhered to but maybe just maybe strikes are just a greed mechanism that citizens use to create chaos and demand raises for the sake of pleasing their own pockets.
Correct communication channels should be adhered to but maybe just maybe strikes are just a greed mechanism that citizens use to create chaos and demand raises for the sake of pleasing their own pockets.
- 10 of them have been killed after waving traditional weapons( iron rods, pangas and knobkerries, pistols) to police.
- The men on strike demanded higher salaries.
- The protesters are linked to the rivalry between Num and association of mineworkers and Construction Union
- The workers striking earn R4000 a month and those living outside the hostel R5000.
- The strikers are demanding R12 500 a month.
I strongly believe communication and patience is the key to a peace society:citizens should by right communicate issues and problems but give the government opportunity and time to best solve a problem at a time. .
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- Communication channels must always be open. Citizens should know that the people managing situation in our county are not as fast as Usain Bolts,with the speed of lightning.
1. No illegal strikes should take place. however persons in charge must communicate the steps which they are taking to resolve a problematic issue.
2. Accountability- the persons responsible for solving situations in our country should communicate and take into consideration the sufficient notice that citizens of our country give.
3. There should be communication measures to ensure that they become immediately aware of situations affecting society should be implemented and consistently adhered to.
4. Stop procrastinating- before the thought of striking becomes an action persons in charge must communicate with trade unions and reach a compromise so as to not become reactive in strikes.
5. There should be raises in salaries every year to try and alleviate strikes: otherwise inflation must decrease.
how do you feel about these suggestions and government actions?
If Government comes with empty promices then it`s obvious people will strike and I don`t blame them for that,they are fighting for what`s right. Government has a tendency of not listening to people`s complaints,so what should they do if Government don`t give them what they want?
ReplyDeleteI dont blame them either but I think with improved communication it is possible to put an end to strikes.
DeleteIf government does not give them what they want then they should be more patient and only strike when every communication option has failed.
DeleteYes i agree with you if the is propr communication between h government and the people things could go smoothly wihout any stikes
ReplyDeleteProper communication is essential to avoid crisis situations
Deleteif the is proper communication everything will go smoothly.
ReplyDeleteCommunication will definetly ensure that our country succeeds in solving problems that occur.
Deletecommunication is important and as soon as everybody get that maybe some improvements will come
ReplyDeleteI agree, without communication there is no progress.
DeleteYes communication is key but if the government does not respond to the employees' needs then they will demand to be heard.
ReplyDeleteI agree, that communication is key however employees need to be patient with government representatives, it is not possible to solve every problem at one time.
DeleteSad that people had to die bread winners of family gone now due to lack of understanding and communication.
ReplyDeleteThe effect of strikes really impacts victims and their families. Firmer communication channels need to be established.
DeleteThe sad reality is that South Africa is nortorious of using violent strikes to achieve goals and oblectives,e.g the end of apartheid! Funny, now that we have freedom people are not getting what they have been promised all those years ago. Those poor mines are the bread winners and food proces keep rising, but not salaries all they ever wanted was a chance to put bread on the table. Only a matter of time till politicians make a political issue e.g nationalisation of mines.Now more blood has to be sheered with the death toll still rising...@MokD21
ReplyDeleteI fear how strikes always turn violent. It is time that communication channels are made better and government responds in time before crisises occur. It is our responsibility as citizens to ensure that our needs are met but violence is not always the answer.Freedom should not be abused.
DeleteI think that people see strikes as tool to solve problems while it is the one that make matters worse.From my point of view I think that everything is established by having a cornvesation first,even in this matter, top management needs to get an effective tool in order to be able to communicate with its stakeholders.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, communication is always the starting point of evry relationship between citizens and the government.
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