Rustenburg, North West Province – Day two of the blitz inspections, led by the Department of Employment and Labour's Inspection and Enforcement Services Branch in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Service, saw 66 additional workplaces in the Wholesale and Retail sector inspected.

Of these, 44 workplaces were found to be non-compliant with labour legislation, resulting in the issuance of multiple contravention and prohibition notices, as well as compliance orders.

According to the Provincial Chief Inspector,Chris Sithole, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) remains a major area of concern, with numerous violations recorded.

“It is alarming that employers continue to disregard the General Safety Regulations, 1986 (as amended). Many fail to conduct workplace risk assessments or provide employees with the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as stipulated in GSR 2(1) and GSR 2(2). Additionally, some employers neglect to provide pressure testing reports for compressors, which poses a serious safety risk," said Sithole.

Sithole emphasised that the inspectorate will continue enforcing compliance rigorously, ensuring that all employers adhere to labour laws. Those found in violation will face legal consequences as prescribed by legislation.

The inspections assess compliance with key labour laws, including:

• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
  
  Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
  
  Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)
  
  Employment Services Act (ESA)
  
  National Minimum Wage Act (NMW)

These blitz inspections form part of a multi-pronged service delivery campaign led by the Department of Employment and Labour in partnership with other government departments, targeting workplaces within the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality.

Upcoming activities for the week include:

Blitz Inspection

Date             : 08-09 January 2025

Venue          : Assembly points and areas inspected will be confirmed daily

Time             : 07H00 (time may vary)

LAP projects oversight visits Date : 08 January 2026

Venue          : Mogwase

Time             : 11H30

Service delivery campaign & UIF Mobile Office Lauch Date                     : 09 January 2026

Venue          : Letlhabile Community Hall

Time            : 09H00 - 15H00

Media houses that wish to cover these activities may RSVP to Botsang Huma at Botsang.huma@labour.gov.za / 082 497 7438.

For media inquiries, please contact: Pertunia Lessing

Director: Media Liaison

066 301 4645/ petunia.lessing@labour.gov.za

Issued by: Department of Employment and Labour

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