NEHAWU National Spokesperson Khaya Xaba Dies Following Short Illness

THE National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has confirmed the passing of its national spokesperson Khaya Xaba.

He passed away due to illness complications on Sunday morning, the union said in a statement. 

Xaba was admitted at the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital for Covid-19 related complications last Sunday. 

The health union described Xaba as a catalyst for the rights of healthcare workers. 

“His passing is not only a loss to the national union but workers in general especially at this critical moment when workers are confronted with third wave of Covid-19,” said Nehawu. 

“When members and workers were losing their lives due to the pandemic, it was Comrade Xaba through the union that was in the forefront in communicating and exposing the deteriorating conditions workers had to endure.”