Media Statements

 

  
  
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
Minister of Employment and Labour adjusts the National Minimum Wage to R28,79 per hour05/02/2025
Minister of Employment and Labour to host the Pre-SONA career jobs fair for youth and people with disabilities03/02/2025
Call for inputs on Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal to regulate labour relations23/01/2025
Minister of Employment and Labour meets Arcelormittal amid looming shut down of its operations17/01/2025
National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission Recommends CPI + 1.5% Adjustment for 2025 and invites further proposals18/12/2024
Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund urges Medical Service Providers to submit relevant and correct documents to speed up medical payments06/12/2024
Boon for small employers as Employment Equity (EE) Amendment Act comes into operation on 1 January 202505/12/2024
Agriculture/farming sector employers urged to co-operate with inspectors to avoid falling foul of the law05/12/2024
Celebrating Excellence: Employment and Labour honoured with the 2024 Trailblazer Impact Award29/11/2024
Judgment in the trial of seven Chinese nationals charged with human trafficking and child labour set for next year28/11/2024
Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms. Nomakhosazana Meth extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of CCMA’s Governing body Chairperson, Prof Enos Ngutshane26/11/2024
Submission of heads of argument in the trial of seven Chinese nationals charged with human trafficking and child labour postponed as Prosecutor deals with “family crisis”20/11/2024
Seven nabbed during a joint road, freight, and logistics inspection of the problematic sector07/11/2024
Decent work can be achieved, while work-related fatalities and injuries can be prevented against the stats narrative – Employment and Labour01/11/2024
A Pledge to promote decent work and safety in the construction sector signed in two-stop leg in the Western Cape30/10/2024
Media Statement on the first 100 Days of the Ministry of Employment and Labour29/10/2024
Employment and Labour Minister to award top performing South African companies at the 2024 annual Productivity SA Awards24/10/2024
Private Security industry still remains vulnerable – Department of Employment and Labour23/10/2024
Labour Inspectorate shuts down Government Mortuary for violation of Occupational Health Safety Act22/10/2024
The decent work movement leads the signing of a nationwide pledge for workers in the construction sector22/10/2024
Employment and Labour Minister sends condolences on the passing of former Employment and Labour Minister Mr Membathisi Mdladlana21/10/2024
CCMA response to matters of alleged non-compliance with employment law by some employers in the hospitality sector18/10/2024
Employment and Labour Minister announces immediate restoration of UIF online services17/10/2024
Construction remains one of the high-risk sectors in South Africa – Deputy Minister, Jomo Sibiya14/10/2024
Employment and Labour Minister to address the 2024 National Construction Health and Safety Conference14/10/2024
Employment and Labour Minister sends condolences on the passing of former Labour Minister and Reserve Bank Governor, Mr Tito Mboweni14/10/2024
Inspectors implored to be ready to enforce another “wave” of labour law amendments09/10/2024
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