In terms of section 47 of Trade Dispute Act, 2016, No employee in the essential services shall
take part in a strike and employer in essential services shall take part in a lockout. In your
understating what does Essential Services mean and give three (3) services designated as
essential services in terms of Section 46 of Trade Dispute Act, 2016? (5 marks)
Essential services are services that are essential for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and which, if disrupted, could endanger the health or safety of the public.
Three services designated as essential services in terms of Section 46 of Trade Dispute Act, 2016 are:
1. Healthcare services - including hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical services
2. Firefighting services - ensuring public safety in the event of fires and other emergencies
3. Law enforcement services - maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of citizens