The Department of Employment and Labour in the Free State, in partnership with the Lejweleputswa District Municipality and its local municipalities, will roll out a series of Integrated Service Delivery Programmes across the district.

These initiatives form part of the District Development Model (DDM), aimed at bringing a comprehensive basket of government services closer to communities.

All departmental services will be rendered during programmes, including Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) services such as applications, claims assessment and enquiries; Compensation Fund services, including Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) claims processing and support; Public Employment Services (PES), including ESSA registration and employment support; as well as Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES). In addition, other government departments and private sector stakeholders will participate in the events to ensure integrated and accessible service delivery to communities.

Furthermore, the Department of Employment and Labour Minister, Ms Nomakhosazana Meth, will take services to the people of Bergman, in Bloemfontein on 26 March 2026. This initiative forms part of the President's Oversight Visit to the Province scheduled for 27 March 2026, further strengthening government's commitment to responsive and accessible service delivery.

Event details are as follows:

Members of the public are encouraged bring along the following documents:

• ID Documents/ Valid Passport
• Completed UI-19 form & Salary Schedule
• Proof of residence
• Bank-stamped UI-2.8 form
• Unemployed youth should bring along a detailed CV to be registered on the ESSA Database

For media RSVP's, please contact Ms Tshegofatso Mogapi at: 072 971 3314/ Tshegofatso.Mogapi@labour.gov.za

For media enquiries, please contact:

Teboho Thejane

Departmental Spokesperson

082 697 0694/ teboho.thejane@labour.gov.za

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Issued by: Department of Employment and Labour

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