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South Africa’s new employment equity targets: what employers need to know

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Earlier this month, the Department of Employment and Labour held virtual consultation meetings on the new draft numerical sector targets with stakeholders in 18 sectors. In terms of section 15A(2) of the amended Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA), read together with section 15A(4) of the EEA, the Minister must consult the relevant sectors prior to […]

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World Bank urges SA to cut labour, investment red tape

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South Africa should end its “excessive” regulatory burden and revamp its Black-ownership laws to remove the “signs of paralysis” that plague its economy, the World Bank said. Enabling these changes would take the country off what the Washington-based lender termed “the wrong growth trajectory,” where real output per capita in 2023 was less than in […]

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Department of Labour, Employment Equity News

Major retrenchment changes on the cards for South Africa

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A “new wave” of labour law amendments is in the pipeline for South Africa, with major changes to dismissals and retrenchment. Labour inspectors have been advised to prepare themselves for its implementation. Acting Deputy Director-General: Labour Policy & Industrial Relations Thembinkosi Mkalipi said a Nedlac Report, which will explain the changes and set out the agreements […]

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Department of Labour, General news

COFESA: Three cheers for new Employment and Labour minister – a major policy shift

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Nomakhosazana Meth’s appointment as Minister of Employment and Labour marks a significant policy shift. Notably, she is the first non-union, non-communist minister in this role. Her focus on enterprise development and agriculture aims to stimulate the economy, echoing President Ramaphosa’s urgency for reform. Issued by COFESA – Confederation of Employers in South Africa The appointment of […]

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Department of Labour, General news

Govt’s draft minimum five-year race (and gender) targets by sector

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4 No.50058 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1 FEBRUARY 2024 1. Legislative requirements for the setting of sectoral numerical targets 1.1 Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, No. 4 of 2022 (EE Amendment Act, 2022) states that the Minister may identify national economic sectors having regard to any relevant code contained in the Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities […]

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Department of Labour, Employment Equity News

Non-Compliant Employers Watch Out, Warns Labour Minister as She Tables Departmental Budget for Debate in Parliament

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The Department of Employment and Labour has hit the ground running to ensure continuity of progress and service delivery. This is according to the Minister, Ms Nomakhosazana Meth, who led the tabling of the department’s budget for debate on Thursday. Minister Meth said that, working with stakeholders, the department will ensure that its work is […]

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Department of Labour, Employment Equity News, General news

Minister Meth commits to strengthen the coordination of the employment mandate as she tables Budget Vote

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11 July 2024   The Department of Employment and Labour through the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) plans to recruit a further 360 000 unemployed people into skills development and employability enhancement programmes that will guarantee their employment at the end of their training period, said Minister Nomakhosazana Meth. She said this total, when achieved, will […]

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General news, Opinion

Newly Appointed Minister Nomakhosazana Meth: Stepping Up to Tackle Labour Challenges

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Cape Town — The recently appointed Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has described her department’s mission as a “mammoth task,” emphasising its critical role in driving substantive positive change and hope for South African citizens. Addressing a Ministerial Committee meeting held to welcome new principals and present the department’s programme, Meth laid out a […]

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Employment Equity News, General news, Opinion

Small businesses would benefit under a new government

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As we approach the 2024 elections, the date of which is expected to be announced this evening during the State of the Nation (Sona) address, there are worrying messages from the business community that ANC politics could severely damage the economy. Banks are warning of an imminent drop in the rand’s value and increased unemployment […]

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Employment Equity News, General news

Change to equity targets essential

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MEANT TO BENEFIT INDIANS AND COLOUREDS South African Indians and coloureds have made significant contributions to the struggle for freedom and democracy in South Africa. Their roles have often been marginalised or overlooked, despite being instrumental in mobilising and organising their communities. The announcement by the Minister of Employment and Labour to implement employment equity […]

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