21 May 2007
Operations from two Johannesburg based companies were halted until further
notice after the Department of Labour inspectors had issued prohibition notices
instructing employers to comply with Occupational Health and Safety
regulations. Megaphade Motors and Mr Sweets were both instructed to halt their
activities. The issuing of the prohibition notices happened during a weeklong
blitz inspection within the food and beverages industry.
Out of 184 companies that were visited, 91 were found not to be adhering to
the general labour laws. As a result, 91 contravention notices were issued and
88 of the companies were given written undertakings to comply. In addition, six
compliance orders were served along with 42 improvement notices.
Enquiries:
Zolisa Sigabi
Cell: 082 906 3878
E-mail: zolisa.sigabi@labour.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Labour
21 May 2007
Source: Department of Labour (http://www.labour.gov.za)
