The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Boitumelo Moloi, is set to celebrate the 30-year milestone of freedom and democracy alongside domestic workers.

This significant event will be observed under the banner “Freedom for all", marking the acknowledgment of domestic workers under the COID Act 10 of 2022.

It's noteworthy that domestic workers are now protected under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). The administration of COIDA is handled by the Compensation Fund, an entity of the Department of Employment and Labour.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Saturday, 11 May 2024

 Venue: Emperors Palace, Centre Court

 Time: 08:00 – 14:00 

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event.

Kindly RSVP with: Danisa Mbambu at 060 989 8671/ Danisa.mbambu@labour.gov.za on or before 10 May 2024

For media enquires please contact:

Hloni Mpaka

Director: Communication and Stakeholder Management Compensation Fund

072 670 5464/ Hlonitshwa.Mpaka@labour.gov.za 

-ENDS-

Issued by the Department of Employment and Labour

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