More than a year on – the Department of Employment and Labour Minister T.W Nxesi, is inviting members of the media to participate in a webinar to share the Department's milestone and interventions to mitigate the worst effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the labour market.

The webinar will be held under the theme: “Social relief & Health and Safety interventions to mitigate the effects of Covid-19".

Minister TW. Nxesi, will deliver opening remarks with Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi, delivering the closing address. The Minister will share the platform with Director-General Thobile Lamati, the Compensation Fund Commissioner Vuyo Mafata, and the Unemployment Insurance Fund Acting Commissioner Marsha Bronkhorst.

Cosatu Secretary-General Bheki Ntshalintshali, Business Unity South Africa Vice-President Martin Kingston and Independent Economist Duma Gqubule, have also been invited to share the platform to reflect and review the impact of the department's efforts in response to Covid-19 in the labour market now and beyond.

The webinar is scheduled as follows:

Date: Friday, 11 June 2021

Time: 10:00 – 13:00

Platform: Zoom

Registration link: https://gcis.zoom.us/j/91528756600

Media participation: Journalists may view the webinar via live streaming on the Department's social media channels using the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Department-of-Employment-and-Labour-113046118723012

Twitter: https://twitter.com/deptoflabour

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_1lV0LkrmoYAa3A43bIHiQ/about

Media enquiries:

Musa Zondi

Acting Departmental Spokesperson​

“Please continue adhering to the lockdown regulations. Wash or sanitise your hands regularly and wear your mask at all times."

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 Issued by: Department of Employment and Labour