Mthatha - Doctors who took part in a protest march on Monday have returned to work, the Eastern Cape Health Department said on Tuesday.
They were protesting against delays in implementing the Occupation Specific Dispensation, intended to increase their salaries in line with their levels of experience and stop an exodus of skilled personnel to the private sector.
Departmental spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said there were no reports of striking doctors in the province on Tuesday.
"All I can say is that there are no striking doctors at the moment. We are happy that they are all back at work as we had said to them no work, no pay," said Mr Kupelo.
He further said there were no major disruptions on Monday when the doctors went on strike.
"We didn't experience any major problems as a result of the strike. Those who didn't take part were functioning peacefully," he added.
Doctors in Johannesburg hospitals have also decided to call off possible strike action to allow more time for negotiations at the bargaining council; however doctors in Durban have vowed to continue striking.
The department and the South African Medical Association, which represent doctors as well as stakeholders, are expected to meet on Wednesday in an attempt to reach an agreement on the issue.
