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[TOP STORY] 800 doctors available, government hospitals not hiring

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‘These are fully qualified independent medical practitioners ready to serve the nation and unfortunately now they can't find jobs in the government sector where they are mostly needed,’ says Dr Cedric Sihlangu, general secretary of the South African Medical Association Trade Union.

9 Jan 2024 7AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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