DUT management, labour unions reach deal on salary hike
Labour unions and management at the Durban University of Technology have struck a deal following almost two months of unrest at the institu.
Milton Estrice, who's speaking on behalf of the labour unions, says they have struck a deal with management - securing a 7% increase for staff.
They are yet to sign the agreement which will put an end to the eight-week-long strike that delayed the start of lectures at some campuses.
The Higher Education Department stepped in last month in attempts to help resolve the salary dispute.
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Students will be given revised academic calendars, which will see their first semester run until the end of June.
Unions had been asking for a 10% increase with management offering 4%.