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Saftu opposes government's early retirement plan, warns of service delivery crisis

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has expressed strong opposition to the government's proposal for early retirement of public servants, warning that it could lead to a significant service delivery crisis. According to Saftu, the plan to encourage early retirement as a cost-cutting measure would result in a loss of experienced staff, thereby exacerbating existing issues like staff shortages and poor service delivery in sectors such as health, education, and policing. Saftu's General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, criticized the government's approach, suggesting that instead of reducing the workforce, the government should focus on filling the numerous vacant positions within the public sector. He also highlighted the potential negative impact on the economy, as many public servants might not have sufficient retirement savings, leading to increased poverty among retirees. The union calls for a comprehensive strategy to address the underlying issues of public sector management and funding rather than implementing what they see as a short-sighted solution.

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