Media Statements

 

  
  
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth Urges Business-Government Partnership to Tackle Free State Unemployment.26/03/2026
The Minister of Employment and Labour welcomes the Supreme Court of Appeal Order in the case Between National Employers’ Association of South Africa (Neasa) & another against the Minister of Employment and Labour & others regarding the Employment Equity R23/03/2026
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya calls for consequences for noncompliance19/03/2026
We need to protect our young workers -Bulelwa Huna18/03/2026
Every worker has the right to return home safe and healthy at the end of every working day – Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya17/03/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth extends heartfelt condolences to the Elijah Barayi family on the passing of their children12/03/2026
Steady Growth, Stronger Jobs: Employment and Labour Minister welcomes positive Q4 GDP performance11/03/2026
Elimination of silicosis still “on the radar” of Department of Employment and Labour10/03/2026
Department of Employment and Labour spurs stakeholders into a partnership to strengthen district development and curb the scourge of unemployment in the North West06/03/2026
Deputy Minister Sibiya Leads Integrated Service Delivery Outreach in Ugu District06/03/2026
Employment and Labour inspectorate issue Prohibition notice to Matla Primary School due to major Health and Safety non compliance05/03/2026
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya Conducts On-Site Inspection Following Fatal Warehouse Collapse in Ormonde.03/03/2026
Labour Law Amendment Bills and Notice published by the Department benefitting Employees and Workers. 27/02/2026
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister visits a primary school in Soweto27/02/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration at SADC Employment and Labour Sector Senior Officials Meeting.24/02/2026
DEL’s Supported Employment Enterprises open for business as it coaxes Department of Basic Education for a mutual partnership23/02/2026
Jobs and Careers Fair in Hermanus bring much needed opportunities to unemployed youth20/02/2026
Workplaces in Overberg fail OHS compliance test dismally18/02/2026
Employment and Labour Minister encourages Sundays River Valley youth to actively pursue agricultural employment opportunities16/02/2026
Department of Employment and Labour Welcomes the President’s SONA Focus on Jobs, Enforcement and Inclusive Economic Growth13/02/2026
Inspection blitz in the infamous Newcastle textile belt nets two employers and 34 illegal foreigners06/02/2026
Minister of Employment and Labour, Meth increases the statutory National Minimum Wage to R30,23 per hour03/02/2026
Department of Employment and Labour invites written submission on the intention to deem all performers in the performance of advertising, artistic and cultural activities as employees28/01/2026
Department of Employment and Labour condemns Tshwane Municipality combative behaviour that compromise service delivery27/01/2026
Department of Employment and Labour confirms incident at Seshego Labour Centre26/01/2026
The 2026/27 planning cycle is not simply another year in our Medium-Term Strategic Framework, Minister Meth implied23/01/2026
Closing Compliance Gaps and Expands Worker Protections Across Key Sectors- Department of Employment and Labour Strengthens Worker Protections Through Key Regulatory Notices22/01/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth provides swift support to family of Mr Phila Mntambo20/01/2026
Minister of Employment and Labour Concludes Four-Day Service Delivery Campaign with Launch of UIF Mobile Offices10/01/2026
Eleven Undocumented Foreign Nationals and Six Employers Arrested During Labour Compliance Blitz in Rustenburg09/01/2026
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