Department of Employment and Labour in collaboration with Fedhasa, the association for the hospitality industry held a breakfast session on the 4^th of April 2025 at Emperors Palace. The session was to strengthen the relationship between hospitality industry and the department in terms of compliance.

Deputy national chairperson Mr. Monwabisi Thethe, said that fedhasa felt like a problem child in terms compliance and he also highlighted that Fedhasa members are fixing their relationship with the department in terms of compliance, and as it stands in the hospitality sector, 80% is south African and 70% is youth.

In attendance, Inspector General Aggy Moiloa, spoke about compliance and non-compliance from companies, the problem of employing undocumented foreign nationals. She further urged the employers to employ more locals, she also highlighted that this was the second time a  session with Fedhasa is held, and the 3^rd one is coming.

Chief Inspector occupational health & safety (OHS), Milly Ruiters, emphasized that OHS is a vital component for decent work especially in the hospitality sector. All employers have the obligation to make sure they look after the wellbeing of the employees. She further said fedhasa must go and read section 8 of the OHS Act, “It's the guide to comply with OHS". Ruiters said blitz was conducted last year on hospitality sector for compliance, lot of restaurants were closed because of non-compliance. Closing her input, she said “we need to proactively prevent injuries and diseases".

The purpose of the session was to ensure that Fedhasa members are educated on their rights and responsibilities in terms of compliance with the department.

Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya appreciated the collaboration of Fedhasa with the Department, he stated that some employers  do not know what to do, “it is not like they don't want to comply", he further said “this is going to be extended to other sectors beside hospitality, because as government we must produce the environment that is conducive for employers to thrive".

For media inquiries, 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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