Zuma tells ministers to end strike

Pretoria, 30 Aug-(ANA)-South Africa's president has instructed ministers to return to the negotiating table to end a public sector strike that is about to enter its third week.

Jacob Zuma's decision comes as more workers in the water and tyre-making industries are expected to join.

The strike over pay has closed schools and left hospitals relying on army medics to keep functioning.

The main trade union federation has threatened a one-day general strike on Thursday, if its demands are not met. (ANA)

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