South African Government Rejects Civil Servant Pay Demands, Offers Only 3% Increase

The South African government has declined to meet union demands for salary increases for civil servants, instead proposing a modest 3% rise. This decision has been met with discontent, as workers were expecting a more substantial increase. Unions representing more than 1.3 million public sector employees had called for a 10% salary hike, citing high inflation rates and rising living costs.

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