The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) to hold a Special Executive Council Meeting to address the economic and labour market impact of the Covid-19 epidemic
The Nedlac Social Partners will be having an urgent Special Executive Council (Exco) meeting to engage on the economic and labour market impacts of the Covid-19 in South Africa and to discuss mitigation measures to be taken by all social partners.
Following the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaration of the Corona Virus as a global pandemic, it is clear that the Covid-19 virus can have a devastating impact on individual citizens, health and safety at workplaces and the economy. It therefore requires an urgent and organised response from the whole of government acting together with labour, business and community.
The Special Exco will be attended by leadership from government, organised labour, organised business and representatives of community and civil society. Over 50 people are expected to attend.
The Nedlac Special Executive Council meeting will receive presentations as follows:
Presentation by Minister of Health
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(The current status of the Covid-19 epidemic, South Africa’s readiness and plans in place to prevent the spread of the virus.)
Presentation by Minister of Trade and Industry
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(The potential economic impact of the Covid-19 epidemic and proposed mitigation measures.)
Presentation by Minister of Employment and Labour
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(The potential labour market impacts of the Covid-19 epidemic and proposed mitigation measures.)
The details of the meeting are as follows:
Date: 16 March 2020
Time: 10h00-13h00
Venue: Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) 19 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Sandton
For media accreditation and enquiries, please contact Nolwazi Mthembu nolwazi@nedlac.org.za
For queries:
Nolwazi Mthembu, Office of the Executive Director
Tel: 011 328 4200/082 728 4641
E-mail: nolwazi@nedlac.org.za
