2005

Media Statement 2005

Cut down on unnecessary spending — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:16

Released by Department of Labour on 05 December 2005 Cut down on unnecessary spending

Burglary halts service at Johannesburg Labour Department Offices — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:19

Released by Department of Labour on 30 November 2005

UIF Road Show moves to Mpumalanga — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:21

Released by Department of Labour on 09 November 2005 UIF Road Show moves to Mpumalanga

The Labour Minister applauds the UIF. — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:22

The Labour Minister applauds the UIF.

UIF monies to be accessed electronically — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:24

Released by Department of Labour on 17 October 2005 UIF monies to be accessed electronically

Employment Relations a huge challenge — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:25

Released by The Department of Labour on 07 October 2005

New award entrants as Productivity Month kicks off — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:26

Released by The Department of Labour on 07 October 2005

Sasol accident: the truth shall prevail — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:27

Released by Department of Labour on 28 September 2005

UIF Ceiling Increase Leads to Benefits Improvement — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:29

Released by Department of Labour on 28 September 2005

Youth unemployment: A powder keg waiting to explode — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:30

Released by Department of Labour on 28 September 2005

Celebration as Youths Graduate from Gutter to Entrepreneurs — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:31

Released by Department of Labour on 26 September 2005

Rural Tourism Guide Vies For National Honours — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:33

Released by Department of Labour on 23 September 2005

Wholesale and Retail wages under review — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:35

Wholesale and Retail wages under review

Ferrochrome Blast: Seven Die — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:36

Released by The Department of Labour on 06 September 2005

Introduction of an online reporting system in Durban — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:37

Released by Department of Labour on 05 September 2005

Online reporting for designated employers — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:38

Released by Department of Labour on 05 September 2005

UIF increases its ceiling — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:39

Released by Departmentof Labour on 05 September 2005

Minister averts a disastrous situation — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:41

Released by Department of Labour on 25 August 2005

Nedlac Summit Preview — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:46

 

Ferrochrome Blast: two died — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:47

Ferrochrome Blast: two died

Gas explosion at the Middelburg Steel Factory — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:49

Released by Department of Labour on 19 August 2005 Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has reiterated his message to employers to always put the safety of their workers before profits, following a hot gas explosion that has left five people critically injured at a Middelburg steel factory yesterday morning.

Government delivery in action — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:52

Released by Department of Labour on 02 August 2005 As part of President Thabo Mbeki?s clarion call on the civil service to fulfil the agreements reached at the Growth and Development Summit, Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has embarked on a two day Imbizo tour in the Johannesburg area as part of his campaign to interact and bring services closer to the people.

Saccawu Strike: Minister calls for calm — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:53

Released by Department of Labour on 02 August 2005 Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has expressed his concern over the protracted wage dispute between Saccuwu and one of the largest retail stores ? Pick n Pay.

New Commission to add impetus — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 13:55

 

SAA Strike Should be Resolved Amicably — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 14:08

Released by Department of Labour on 25 July 2005 The Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana is calling upon the leadership of all the parties involved in the South African Airways dispute to make serious efforts towards the resolution of the problem.

Government Delivers Services Closer To Its People — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 14:10

Released by The Department of Labour on 04 July 2005 In giving meaning to President Thabo Mbeki?s clarion call to provide information and services closer to the people ? the Department of Labour has spent a staggering R10 million for the provision of service delivery mobile units, Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana said at an official launch in Sekhukhuneland, Limpopo Province today.

Mkhonto Appointed As New DDG: Service Delivery — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 14:11

Released by The Department of Labour on 30 June 2005 Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana, is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Deputy Director-General responsible for Service Delivery in the Department of Labour, Mr. Shakes Mkhonto with effect from Friday, 1 July 2005. Mr. Mkhonto is currently the head of the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

UIF Resolves Payment — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-12 14:13

Released by Department of Labour on 28 June 2005 The Department of Labour is happy to announce that technical problems around the delay in paying out more than 400 beneficiaries of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in the Pretoria area have been resolved. Yesterday, the Department acknowledged that it was experiencing problems in paying out beneficiaries at the Pretoria Labour Centre as a result of the introduction of a new payment method.

Adjusting UIF domestic payments — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:21

Released by Department of Labour on 08 December 2005 The Department of Labour wishes to remind all domestic employers to submit to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) all changes in the wages of their domestic workers in line with the recently announced wage increases for domestic workers, which came into effect on December 01, 2005.

Minister Mdladlana to address the ILO — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:23

Released by Department of Labour on 14 November 2005 Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana will attend the 294th cession of the Governing Body of the Iinternational Labour Organisation (ILO) which opens in Geneva tomorrow (Tuesday).

Labour Minister inducts Algerian Skills Graduates — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:25

Released by Department of Labour on 10 November 2005 Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana today (Wednesday) handed out certificates to Algerian students who have completed courses in entrepreneurship, on the second day of his current trip to the North African country.

Minister Visits Algeria — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:26

Released by Departmernt of Labour on 09 November 2005 Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana today (Wednesday) kicked off his four-day trip to Algeria by stressing the importance of cooperation in the areas of Labour and Social Security.

South Africa and Algeria to forge ties — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:28

Released by Department of Labour on 04 November 2005 South Africa and Algeria are set to share experiences relating to labour market issues, youth employment, vocational training, social security and forge possible co-operation, when labour ministers from both countries meet next week on Tuesday.

Bogus Labour Inspectors on the loose — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:30

 

Minister addressed the Service SETA Annual Conference — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:34

 

Non-compliance with Employment Equity is a serious offence — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:35

 

Fast-tracking of UIF Payments in Pretoria — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:44

 

Government recognises the right to strike — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:46

 

Taxi Determination: 1 July deadline looms — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:48

Released by Department of Labour on 23 June 2005 The Taxi Sectoral Determination governs minimum wages and also require employers to register...

ILO fails to adopt Fishing Industry Convention — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:50

Released by Department of Labour on 17 June 2005 Minister Mdladlana was disappointed at the ILO's failure to adopt a Convention that would...

UIF registration for taxi drivers — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:51

Released by Department of Labour on 15 June 2005 Taxi owners will be required to register with the UIF as from 1 July 2005.

South Africa could follow Algeria in tackling youth unemployment — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:53

Released by Department of Labour on 09 June 2005 Minister Mdladlana announced plans to visit Algeria on a fact finding mission to learn from their...

Joblessness, Poverty are Africa’s Biggest Threats — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:55

Released by The Department of Labour on 07 June 2005 According to Minister Mdladlana, comprehensive means of addressing the continent’s challenges...

Hazardous Working Conditions Fall Under ILO Spotlight — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:57

Released by The Department of Labour on 06 June 2005 The 93rd Session of the International Labour Conference has revealed shocking statistics of...

South Africa could use China’s job creation strategies — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 11:58

Released by The Department of Labour on 25 May 2005 South Africa could try some of the Chinese job creation and poverty alleviation strategies as a...

Electronic Fund Transfers system for UIF beneficiaries launched — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:00

Released by The Department of Labour on 12 May 2005 Speaking at the official launch of electronic banking system for beneficiaries of the...

Delay in UIF Payments — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:02

Released by The Department of Labour on 11 May 2005 The Department of Labour would like to assure the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s beneficiaries in...

Families of six workers killed in an accident compensated by the Department — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:03

Released by The Department of Labour on 10 May 2005 The Department of Labour’s Compensation Fund continued today with its protection of vulnerable...

Compensation Fund technology improved — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:04

Released by The Department of Labour on 09 May 2005 A general lack of awareness on the works of the upgraded and modernised Compensation Fund (CF) is...

Government policy of partneship yields positive results — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:06

Released by The Department of Labour on 05 May 2005 The effectiveness of the Labour Department policy of social partnership was once again...

Minister says Workplace Health and Safety a Priority — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:19

Minister says Workplace Health and Safety a Priority The Minister of Labour emphasises that cooperation between organized labour, business and...

Launch of the Taxi Sectoral Determination — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:21

Released by The Department of Labour on 29 April 2005 The Department of Labour launches the Taxi Sectoral Determination which regulates the taxi sector.

Collective efforts key to solving African challenges — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:24

Released by The Department of Labour on 18 April 2005 Minister Mdladlana said challenges facing the continent need the common understanding by African...

Labour and Social Affairs Commission Conference — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:28

Released by The Department of Labour on 18 April 2005 The Experts’ Meeting of the 3rd Session of the Labour and Social Affairs Commission was today...

Minister Mdladlana visits Volkswagen – Uitenhage — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:30

Minister Mdladlana visits Volkswagen – Uitenhage The Minister Mdladlana’s visits form part of the final day of his highly successful weeklong...

Minister of Labour opens the 126th Labour Centre — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:33

Released by The Department of Labour on 11 April 2005 The Department of Labour will continue with government’s resolve of bringing service delivery...

Safety at work: Everyone's responsibility — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:36

Safety at work: Everyone's responsibility Minister Mdladlana was addressing a gathering of organised labour leaders in Port Elizabeth as...

Skills Development - the key to job creation — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:38

Released by The Department of Labour on 06 April 2005 Speaking during his Budget Vote speech in Parliament yesterday, Minister Mdladlana emphasised the...

DRD Gold Talks Continue — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:41

Released by Department of Labour on 25 March 2005 The Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana noted with concern the possible job losses that could follow as a result of the closure of DRD Gold.

Non - complying employers: Department to take drastic steps — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:42

Released by The Department of Labour on 22 March 2005 As part of an ongoing campaign to protect the most vulnerable of workers, the Department of Labour has embarked on a nationwide blitz inspections as from 14 May 2005 to check adherence on the Sectoral Determination for the Domestic Worker Sector.

292nd Session of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:46

Released by Department of Labour on 21 March 2005 The Governing Body meets three times a year, in March, June and November.

MDC President to meet with the South African Observer Mission — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:49

Released by Department of Labour on 20 March 2005 Minister Mdladlana has welcomed the meeting with the President of the MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai

Fatal Accident Kills Six Farm Workers — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:52

Released by The Department of Labour on 18 March 2005 The Minister expresses his condolances to the families of those who died in the fatal accident, which claimed the lives of six farm workers near Lamondokop in the Limpopo Province yesterday afternoon.

Social Protection Now Extended To The Taxi Sector — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:54

Released by The Department Of Labour on 18 March 2005 The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is gearing itself up for the massive registration of taxi employers following the official announcement of advanced plans to promulgate the Taxi Sectoral Determination in April by Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana.

South Africa will continue to assist the people of Zimbabwe — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 12:56

Released by Department of Labour on 18 March 2005 Minister Mdladlana said the Mission did not go to Zimbabwe to declare the elections free and fair even before they take place.

Another worker dies at Sasol — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:00

Released by Department of Labour on 15 March 2005 The Department of Labour stopped all processes at one of the Sasol plants in Secunda.

Blitz inspections to be conducted for domestic workers — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:05

Released by Department of Labour on 11 March 2005 Inspections will be conducted to determine whether employers of domestic workers comply with employment conditions and minimum wages of domestic workers, and the provisions of the Unemployment Insurance Act, which applies to workers who work more than 24 hours per month for an employer.

New National Skills Development Strategy unveiled — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:07

Released by Department of Labour on 04 March 2005 A new-look National Skills Development Strategy, boasting trimmer Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs),

Government's skills revolution scales new heights — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:12

Released by Department of Labour on 03 March 2005 The National Skills Conference aims to consolidate the achievements of the 2001 - 2005 Skills

UIF forensic probe done — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:15

Released by Department of Labour on 03 March 2005 The Director-General of Labour told SCOPA that the probe has been completed and handed to the Minister for consideration.

UIF Has Gone Full Circle — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:18

Released by The Department of Labour on 01 March 2005 The Department of Labour announced today it became one of the proudest moments in the history of the UIF when the Fund became fully reserved for the period ending December 2004 with total investments standing at R8.8 billion at that stage.

Minister Mdladlana pays Sasol a visit — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:23

Released by The Department of Labour on 26 February 2005 The fatal accidents that have been experienced at Sasol recently, come under the spotlight when the Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana visited one of the plants on Saturday.

Farm workers wage increase — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:28

Released by The Department of Labour on 25 February 2005 As from 1 March 2005 farm workers are entitled to wage increases of between 9% and 10% for the current year.

Government of the people by the people - Minister visits UIF pay points — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:30

Released by Department of Labour on 25 February 2005 Minister Mdladlana visited Thabong, as part of his Free State Imbizo.

Lax and uncommitted officials are a serious threat to government's mandate — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:32

Released by Department of Labour on 25 February 2005 Minister Mdladlana warned against lax and uncommitted officials during his Imbizo in the Free State.

Minister confirms suspension of DDG Adrienne Bird — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:36

Released by Department of Labour on 25 February 2005 The Deputy Director-General responsible for Employment and Skills Development Services (ESDS) and Human Resources Development (HRD) in the Department of Labour, Ms Adrienne Bird, has been suspended with immediate effect.

The Departments of Labour and Education sign a collaborative agreement — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:38

Released by Department of Labour on 21 February 2005 The agreement signed will give young people in rural areas and opportunity to better their skills.

Launch of the Further Education and Training Colleges — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:41

Released by Department of Labour on 17 February 2005 Labour Minister, Membathisi Mdladlana will, together with the Deputy Minister of Education, Mr ME Surty, officially launch the inaugural Further Education and Training Colleges (FETs) programme at the Lovedale College in the Eastern Cape on Monday, 21 February 2005.

Compensation Commissioner suspended over management irregularities — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:44

Released by Department of Labour on 01 February 2005 The Compensation Commissioner has been suspended pending an investigation into management irregularities and bringing the Department into disrepute.

Minister Mdladlana meets his Zimbabwean counterpart — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:50

Released by Department of Labour on 31 January 2005 Minister Mladlana and his Zimbabwean counterpart met in Zimbabwe to discuss the progress on the the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed between the two countries in October of last year.

Wholesale and Retail Sector minimum wages to change — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:56

Released by Department of Labour on 31 January 2005 Workers in the Wholesale and Retail Sector are now entitled to an 8,8% increase per year.

Minister says SETAs' transformation role are valuable — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 13:58

Released by Department of Labour on 28 January 2005 Minister Mdladlana defended SETAs at the Young AgriBusiness Entrepreneurial Programme in Pretoria.

CCMA at the coalface of delivery — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 14:01

Released by Department of Labour on 27 January 2005 Minister Mdladlana said the opening of the CCMA offices in Pretoria was a clear indication of government's commitment to bringing services closer to the people.

Sasol Blast: Minister Mdladlana orders a high level probe — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 14:05

Released by The Department of Labour on 27 January 2005 The Department of Labour is determined to once again go out in full force in 2005 to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations in workplaces around the country.

Wholesale and retail minimum wage to increase as from Tuesday — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 14:10

Released by The Department of Labour on 27 January 2005 Annual wage hikes are regulated by the Department of Labour’s sectoral determination for the Wholesale and Retail Sector will be entitled to a minimum wage increase of 8.8%.

Minister Membathisi Mdladlana meets CWU regarding Telkom Retrenchments — by Zopedol — last modified 2007-10-15 14:15

Released by The Department of Labour on 17 January 2005 At a meeting, held by the Minister of Labour the CWU union tabled alternative proposals to the retrenchments and urged that these be considered by Telkom as an alternative solution to the challenges of restructuring facing the organisation.