There's the myth South Africa's public sector workers earn too little. This is behind their demands for above-inflation increases. Last year government gave in to their demands and gave them 7% increase. This was unfunded and, together with the also unbudgeted continuation of the emergency R350 grant, caused budget cuts nationwide. The latest sector to demand increases are university workers. Last month it was University of Cape Town, these past few weeks University of Pretoria. Both demand above 7%. Inflation is 5.3%. UCT workers objected to the no work, no pay rule. To expect to be paid while on strike is symptomatic of Cosatu-affiliated unions' entitlement and don't-give-a-toss attitude. It was unreasonable as was their demand for 7.5% at this time of a cut in public funds. Workers at both universities are affiliated to Nehawu. Strikers disrupted UP. It closed its gates causing inconvenience on the first day of lectures last week. This week they caused further proble...