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Blitz inspections lead to fines for employers hiring illegal workers
During the blitz, 68 employers and 322 foreign nationals were found on the wrong side of the law across the nine provinces.
R680 000 fines issued to employers hiring illegal foreign workers
During a Department of Employment and Labour blitz, 68 employers and 322 foreign nationals were found on the wrong side of the law across the nine provinces.
UIF commissioner Teboho Maruping remains on suspension amid ongoing disciplinary hearing
UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping remains on precautionary suspension as his disciplinary hearing continues, following serious allegations of misconduct related to a controversial R5 billion contract.
R680,000 fines imposed on 68 employers for hiring illegal foreign workers
Discover how 68 employers were fined R680 000 for employing illegal foreign nationals, as the Department of Employment and Labour intensifies its crackdown on immigration violations.
Employment Equity Act will allow small employers to create jobs, says Minister Meth
The Minister of Employment and Labour is positive that the Employment Equity Act will allow small employers to focus on job creation.
Labour minister Meth pays tribute to CCMA governing body chair Prof Enos Ngutshane, who died aged 68
He passed away on November 24, following a short illness and was 68-years-old.
Labour Minister reveals R24 million in enforcement notices after 17,000 inspections
In her address on the first 100 days of the Department of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth revealed that more than R24 million in enforcement notices were issued.
Minister of Labour calls for increased occupational health and safety standards in SA
Workplace insurance funds, including the Compensation Fund, Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), and Federated Employers Mutual Assurance (FEMA), told delegates that billions of rand were being spent each year due to workplace injuries and illnesses. In the past five years, more than R20 billion went to such claims for thousands of employees.
EFF demands leaner governance as ministerial costs surge under the DA-ANC coalition
The EFF accuses the DA-ANC coalition of using public funds for political patronage, calling for a leaner and more efficient government that prioritises the citizens’ needs.
Tito Mboweni was a brilliant, astute, selfless activist, says Minister Nomakhosazana Meth
South Africa mourns the passing of Tito Mboweni, the first labour minister, who shaped post-apartheid labour laws and economic policy.
WATCH: Spur waitress shares earnings, leaving many in awe
Spur waitress has taken to TikTok to share what she has earned over the past few months and it’s a far cry from what some other waiters are making.
Babel restaurant waitress Mihlali Nobavu speaks out publicly for the first time after exposing exploitive sector
The Babel restaurant waitress, Mihlali Nobavu, who exposed the unfair labour practices at the Menlyn restaurant, has spoken out publicly for the first time since the incident went viral.
‘Race-based compliance initiative threatens economic growth’: DA criticises government’s plan to hire 20,000 inspectors
The DA condemned government race-based compliance initiative, arguing it undermines economic growth and perpetuates outdated apartheid classifications.
Labour Department’s compliance drive welcome
Compliance with the country’s labour laws is important not only for the workers but also benefits the economy as well as creating a stable labour environment.
Labour Minister hits restaurants with R10 million in fines, 81 undocumented workers arrested
Meth said that the blitz inspections and raids yielded incredible results, with the department enforcing fines totalling over R10 million and arresting 81 non-documented workers.
‘Mihlali was right!’ Waiters speak out on despicable working conditions, describing restaurants as ‘enclaves of modern-day slavery’
Pretoria waiter Zodwa Masango said while she worked with no salary, relying on tips, the owner of the restaurant would often bring his family and friends and not tip her at all.
Four undocumented workers and HR manager arrested at Tang restaurant in Sandton
It was also discovered that the restaurant was exploiting employees as they all didn’t have a basic salary and got paid on tips and commissions.
Ocean Basket CEO co-operating with authorities after being caught in Babel restaurant saga
A the raid that took place on Sunday evening was focused on Babel, it also spilled into Ocean Basket being investigated by the Department of Employment and Labour.
Eateries blitz: Labour department inspectors, Home Affairs and police officers unleashed on restaurants across South Africa
During the intensive blitz, the Department of Employment and Labour said a total of the department’s 1,984 ‘boots will be on the ground’ during the next four days.
COMMENT: Babel restaurant saga shows the power of speaking up and the shame of corporate greed, well done Mihlali!
A change is being promised by the Babel restaurant owners who were last week telling Mihlali Nobavu to get cuter braids, all while not even paying her or the other staffers, a basic minimum wage of R27. 58 per hour.
Menlyn’s Babel restaurant owes workers over R560,000 in unpaid wages, says Labour Minister
The swanky Menlyn establishment’s employer failed to compensate the employees by the prescribed minimum wage rate for 2024 which is R27,58 per hour.
At least three people arrested as authorities raid Babel restaurant in Menyln
The police, Home Affairs and the Department of Labour conducted a sting operation on Sunday night after a woman detailed her alleged workplace horror, where she allegedly worked without a formal contract, paid for her own uniform and expressed that workers at the restaurant were handed fines, to allegedly fund cutlery and breakage fees.