and workers
8 October 2007
Labour inspectors in the Eastern Cape have today started a five-day blitz
campaign to enforce labour laws in the eastern parts of the province.
The inspections will concentrate on occupational health and safety and
working conditions in the domestic, forestry and wholesale and retail sectors
around Mthatha, Mount Ayliff and Lusikisiki areas until Friday.
Labour and Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)
officials will also conduct information sessions to educate and inform
employers about labour laws. The media is invited. Details of advocacy sessions
are as follows:
Venue: Mthatha, Langeni Forest
Time: 18h00-20h00
Date: 9-11 October 2007
Venue: Mount Ayliff, Tekwana Sawmills
Time: 10h00
Date: 10 October 2007
For further details stakeholders can contact:
Livingstone Matiwane
Tel: 043-7013030
Cell: 082 415 1611
Media Contact
Zolisa Sigabi, Spokesperson
Tel: 012 392 9635
Issued by: Department of Labour
8 October 2007
Source: Department of Labour (http://www.labour.gov.za)
