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Department of Employment and Labour to strengthen collaboration, expand outreach programmes to extend access to estimated R10-billion social security due to ex-mine workers
17/07/2026
Acting Director-General Jacky Molisane calls for stronger partnerships with employers to advance decent work and economic growth.
16/07/2026
Compensation Fund rejects allegations of procurement manipulation and reaffirms commitment to good governance.
15/07/2026
South Africa joins other BRICS member states in endorsing the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Declaration in Hyderabad
15/07/2026
South Africa joins BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting in Hyderabad as Technical talks get underway
13/07/2026
Compensation Fund urges Gauteng Provincial Government Departments to Strengthen COIDA Compliance
08/07/2026
Employment and Labour Department reaffirms the Commitment to Protecting Workers in the Informal Economy.
07/07/2026
Registrar of Labour Relations provides update on status of the Public Servants’ Association
07/07/2026
UIF responds to BUSA's withdrawal from UIF Board and NEDLAC Structures
03/07/2026
Minister Meth facilitates constructive engagement to resolve PSA registration impasse
03/07/2026
Department of Employment and Labour confirms Gazette Notice on intention to Cancel PSA Registration following Labour Court Findings
01/07/2026
Labour market structure remains hierarchical in terms of race, gender and then disability – Commission for Employment Equity
30/06/2026
South Africa improves its World Competitiveness ranking
22/06/2026
Minister Meth welcomes IDC-Led agreement to safeguard approximately 250,000 jobs and stabilise the Sugar Industry
18/06/2026
Employment and Labour Minister welcomes progress towards South African Post Office exiting business rescue
18/06/2026
From Geneva to the World: South Africa’s Unstoppable Rise in Shaping the Future of Work
14/06/2026
Deputy Minister, Jomo Sibiya leads High-Impact Joint Blitz Inspection Conducted in Tshwane
13/06/2026
Minister of Employment and Labour, South Africa, Ms Nomakhosazana Meth elected Vice Chairperson of ILO Government Group
13/06/2026
Department of Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya Leads High-Impact Blitz Inspections in Thaba Nchu, Uncovers Widespread Labour Law Violations
12/06/2026
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth leads South Africa’s engagement at ILC, commits to strengthened action on employment equity.
11/06/2026
Departmental response to concerns regarding the handling of recruitment documents
09/06/2026
South Africa Secures Overwhelming Support At ILO Committee On Application Of Standards
04/06/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth intervenes in looming Pick n Pay retrenchment of 22 000 Workers, in a six-hour marathon meeting; commends leadership for choosing dialogue over dispute
04/06/2026
Zero Tolerance to corruption as Minister Nomakhosazana Meth welcomes SIU Investigation into UIF and PSIRA Training Contracts
04/06/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth rejects baseless allegations, affirms full legal compliance in Acting Director-General Appointment
02/06/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth welcomes Constitutional Court Judgement in the case between NEASA, Sakeliga & Others against the Minister regarding the Employment Equity Regulations and 5-Year Sector EE Targets
28/05/2026
Minister Meth corrects misinformation regarding UIF Online Claims platform
25/05/2026
Compensation Fund strengthens anti-fraud controls and records a significant reduction in fraud losses
21/05/2026
Department affirms critical role of independent courts and rule of law – ILO has not yet considered merits of Solidarity’s complaint
21/05/2026
Statement on the International Court of Justice’s confirmation of the right to strike under Convention 87
21/05/2026
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