Media Statements

 

  
  
Sentencing in the trial of seven Chinese nationals found guilty of human trafficking and child labour once again postponed29/04/2025
Labour inspectors “at the ready” to implement employment equity Amendment Act25/04/2025
Several foreign nationals and an employer arrested in a sting operation led by Employment and Labour and Home Affairs Deputy Ministers17/04/2025
R525 000 in Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits processed ahead of the Presidential oversight visit In Gqeberha in Inter- Governmental service delivery engagement led by Minister of Employment and Labour16/04/2025
Publication of the two sets of Employment Equity Regulations following the commencement of the EE Amendment Act, no. 4 of 202215/04/2025
The Noise Exposure and Physical Agents regulations bring along benefits to all -Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya tells delegates11/04/2025
G20 second EWG concludes with a proposal to extend reduction of the labour force participation rates between men and women by 25% to 203511/04/2025
Gender inequality and wage discrimination impact negatively on GDP – warns academia 09/04/2025
Advancing a collective vision rooted in social justice, fairness and eliminating global inequalities in labour markets08/04/2025
NMW a universally acceptable tool to address wage inequality – ILO expert tells 2 nd EWG meeting08/04/2025
Department of Employment and Labour launches the amended National Code of Practice (NCOP) for Training Providers of Lifting Machine Operators04/04/2025
Joint breakfast session with Fedhasa and Department of Employment and Labour04/04/2025
Minister of Employment and Labour commemorates Human Rights Day 21/03/2025
Minister of Employment and Labour participates in the 353rd session of the ILO Governing Body17/03/2025
Minister of Employment and Labour hands over Labour Activation Programme contracts worth R779 million to create employment opportunities in the North West Province.15/03/2025
Collaboration between Government and Private Sector - advocacy on available programmes to ignite economic growth is key to create sustainable employment13/03/2025
Department of Employment and Labour invites public comments on the repeal of Construction Regulations12/03/2025
Long-awaited sentencing in the trial of seven Chinese nationals found guilty of human trafficking and child labour postponed07/03/2025
The standing committee on public accounts (SCOPA) welcomes Minister Meth’s intervention strategy on curbing irregularities at UIF and Compensation Fund06/03/2025
Employment and Labour Minister expresses shock and sadness on the tragic death of three UIF-LAP beneficiaries02/03/2025
The 2025 National Occupational Health and Safety Conference has come to an end with more emphasis on “zero injuries and diseases in workplaces”. 28/02/2025
Seven Chinese nationals plus their company charged with human trafficking and child labour found guilty26/02/2025
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour urges employers to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and make it part of their culture to safeguard the lives of the employees and their businesses.26/02/2025
The aim of occupational hygiene is to identify and control hazards arising in or from the workplace, which impair the health and well-being of employees.26/02/2025
Digitalization has potential to enhance access to and effectiveness of social security systems – experts tells G20 EWG meeting19/02/2025
Youth and Unemployment challenges a cornerstone of policy formulation at the G20 EWG meeting held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape18/02/2025
“We must tackle the growing challenge of youth unemployment” – Employment and Labour Minister, Meth18/02/2025
South Africa elected chairperson of African Regional Labour Administration Centre Governing Council at its 51st meeting in Lusaka, Zambia16/02/2025
The Minister of Employment and Labour announces internship programme for 20,000 inspector and enforcement interns11/02/2025
Minister of Employment and Labour announces Graduate Internship Programme for 20,000 Inspector and Enforcement Interns10/02/2025
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