This programme is in line with the department's vision of ensuring constant consultation with communities on how best to address challenges faced by workers.
The visit comes hot on the heels of the recent provincial farm inspections which saw an under par compliance rate with labour laws by farms visited in Citrusdal complying with labour laws.
This low level of compliance has contributed to an unsatisfactory Western Cape compliance rate.
In light of this, the minister deemed it necessary to afford farm workers in Citrusdal an opportunity to raise their concerns directly with him.
The minister hopes that this exercise will empower workers to know their rights and be able to effectively engage their employers on labour related issues.
Details of the programme are as follows:
Date: Sunday, 4 July 2010
Time: 14h00
Venue: Vicky Zimri Thusong Centre, Citrusdal
Media is invited and should RSVP with:
Temba Gubula
Cell: 078 735 8809
Enquiries:
Mzobanzi Jikazana
Cell: 083 641 2355
Source: Department of Labour
