SOUTH AFRICA UNIONS SPLIT OVER STRIKE !

The military has been helping out in South African hospitals. Two of South Africa's independent unions have broken ranks with the main labour movement, calling off their three-week old strike.
Their leaders accused unions affiliated with the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) of being "greedy and opportunistic".
This follows Cosatu's rejection of a pay offer worth 7.5%.
The breakaway unions from the education and health sectors represent about 25% of civil servants in Cosatu.
'Hostage'
Independent teachers' union Naptosa decided to "suspend participation in the strike... in the interests of our children." said its leader Henry Hendrick.
Cosatu was holding other workers "hostage", said President of the Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa, Hospersa, Gavin Moultrie, who described the government's offer as "fantastic".

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Workers had originally wanted a 12% increase.
Cosatu has indicated they are still holding out for at least a 9% increase.
The labour movement accuses the government of promoting big business at the expenses of poor South Africans.
BBC correspondent in Johannesburg Peter Biles says the strike has been hugely disruptive and many workers are beginning to feel the impact caused by the loss of wages.
The strike, entering its fourth week, has shut many schools and has left many hospitals reliant on army medical staff.
Economists estimate that the cost to South Africa's economy could be as much as 3 billion rand ($418 million).
Inflation fears and resulting interest rate hikes have prompted the central bank to warn against large wage increases.
The government's offer will remain on the table for another month, says Public Services and Administration Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.
BBC NEWS REPORT.