South Africa has been committed to promoting equity in the workplace for more than two decades. The government’s efforts aim to foster equal opportunities and fair treatment for all. The Employment Equity (EE) Act plays a crucial role in this endeavor, as it works to eliminate unfair discrimination and promote affirmative action measures. The ultimate goal is to address historical imbalances and facilitate the equitable representation of designated groups, such as Black people, women, and persons with disabilities, at all levels of the workforce.
At the Second Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting of BRICS memberstates in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, the Compensation Fund made a plea to employers to support the reintegration of injured workers into the workplace. This urgent request was made by Nthabiseng Magonono, the Director responsible for the Vocational Rehabilitation Programme at the Compensation Fund, from the perspective of the Department of Employment and Labour.
The Msikaba Bridge project experienced a somber atmosphere as the Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, expressed her deep sorrow regarding the recent fatal accident at the construction site. The accident occurred on May 5th at 11:00 am, at the South Main Batch Plant in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, resulting in the loss of a worker who was committed to ensuring the project’s successful completion.