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Workers Day and Month is under the ambit of the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL).

This year (2024), South Africa will commemorate May Month under the theme: “30 Years Commemoration of Elijay Barayi" supporting the government theme for the 30-year celebration of Freedom. The Sub-Theme: “Fighting for justice, equality, and democracy". The main event for May Month will be an Elijah Barayi Labour Law lecture in honour of Elijah Barayi which will be held on 15 May 2024 at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in the Soweto campus, Gauteng. The Labour Law Lecture anticipated to be delivered by the President.

The theme pays tribute to the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy and 30 years of commemoration since the passing of Elijah Barayi. The whole month of May will be used to reflect on achievements in promoting respect for basic workers' rights and the services provided by the Department of Employment and Labour, its entities and funds, including other government departments' services.

May Month will be activated by Worker's Day also known as May Day. Celebrations of Workers Day will be led by Federations with the Government providing a message to all Workers.

The history of May Day is grounded in the courage of Elijah Barayi and others who opposed racial discrimination and underpayment. As the first president of the Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU), Barayi played a crucial role in building COSATU into a powerful organization that could effectively negotiate for workers' rights. Elijah Barayi advocated for workers' rights and left a lasting impact on the fight for workers' rights in South Africa. Through these actions, Barayi helped shape South Africa's labour laws and policies, ensuring they were more equitable and fair for workers. The month is also used to honour those who fought for our liberation and to celebrate the many rights guaranteed under our Constitution that we continue to enjoy today. 

Hashtags for the​ month #ElijahBarayi2024 #30YearsCommemorationofElijahBarayi #WorkersMonth #30YearsOfFreedom

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