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[MEDIA STATEMENT]
MINISTER T.W NXESI OPPOSES APPEAL APPLICATION IN THE R5 BILLION THUJA JOBS SCHEME MATTER (CASE NO:123188/2023)
#MinisterThulasNxesi
#ThulasNxesi
#DEL
#LAP
#LabourActivationProgramme
#Thuja
[MEDIA STATEMENT] MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR UPDATE ON CASE AGAINST MTHUNZI MDWABA, THUJA HOLDINGS AND OTHERS.
#MinisterThulasNxesi
#ThulasNxesi
#DEL
#LAP
#LabourActivationProgramme
#Thuja
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Today we conducted a joint inspection with the Police ,Home Affairs & Employment & Labour officials in North West Through the inspection a no of illegal truck drivers were arrested.
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Minister Nxesi tests positive for COVID-19 | The Presidency
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STATEMENT REGARDING THUJA CAPITAL FUND PROJECT BY THE UIF LABOUR ACTIVATION PROGRAMME,
I have since instructed the Director General (DG) of the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) and UIF Commissioner to suspend this project pending a full report on all the matters raised
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MEDIA STATEMENT | 15 May 200
MINISTER NXESI HAILS IMPROVED UIF SYSTEMS WHICH MEANS WORKERS CAN HAVE THEIR RELIEF BENEFITS PAID DIRECTLY INTO THEIR ACCOUNTS
Full statement:
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[MEDIA RELEASE] Minister of Employment and Labour TW Nxesi has responded to the attacks by Mr Mthunzi Mdwaba on Defamatory Allegations.
#MinisterThulasNxesi
#ThulasNxesi
#DEL
-ThujaUnlawfulAgreement
#DefamatoryAllegations
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MEDIA RELEASE | 07 July 2020
MINISTER NXESI WELCOMES FINES FOR A COMPANY THAT FLOUTED LABOUR LAWS AND DISREGARDED PANDEMIC REGULATIONS
Full statement:
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MEDIA STATEMENT | 17 May 2020
UIF PAYS MORE DOMESTIC WORKERS COVID RELIEF BENEFITS AS MINISTER NXESI URGES MORE EMPLOYERS TO APPLY
FULL STATEMENT:
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Please note that these are the only social media platforms I communicate from. Any other account, not listed below, is fake and should be reported.
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EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITY ON BACK TO WORK READINESS FOR COVID-19 LEVEL 4 (1/4)
#StayHome
See full briefing on:
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MEDIA ALERT:
Please join me for today’s press briefing on government regulations for lockdown alert 3 in relation to the Employment & Labour sector
#Level3Regulations
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PICS:
Part of the 8 mobile buses fleet launched today, delivering UIF Services to the people of Amajuba District Municipality in Newcastle. The buses are equipped with state of the art technology to enable faster processing of claims
#TakingServicesToThePeople
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The Auditor-General has released publicly the final first special audit report into Covid government expenditure – including UIF Covid19 Ters transactions – indicating serious risks & violations. In the light of this, I have suspended the UIF Commissioner
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Thank you to friends, family, comrades and strangers for the birthday wishes. That's the best gift of all.
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MINISTER NXESI CONDEMNS DISTRIBUTION OF OLD PHOTOGRAPH SUGGESTING THAT HE BROKE COVID19 RULES
I would like to put it on record that the picture was taken on 31 December 2017 during a private social gathering with friends.
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Please join me on Power FM and Ukhozi tomorrow morning as we continue engaging on labour and employment issues affected by COVID-19.
#StayHome
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The UIF has been inundated with calls from workers complaining that employers have not paid them their benefits despite having received funds from the UIF.
Full statement:
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Let me take this opportunity to wish all public servants a safe and happy festive break.
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#ScamAlert
:
The below picture circulating on social media claiming that workers employed from 1990 to 2019 will receive benefits from the Department of Employment and Labour is fake and most likely a scam. Please disregard it upon receipt.
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Please join me tomorrow morning and later in the day for interviews on the implications for workplace readiness for COVID-19 Level 4 regulations.
Ukhozi fm - 06h05 | DSTV 801
Morning Live - 06h30 | DSTV 404
Umhlobo Wenene - 18h25 | DSTV 818
#StayHome
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Report employers who aren’t adhering to the Occupational Health & Safety Act using the contact list below. This includes hiding COVID-19 positive cases at work & the lack of personal protective equipment. Click on the link below for more information.
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We are currently at the Kempton Park Labour Centre to inspect progress made on normal UIF claims as well as compliance with COVID-19 regulations.
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MEDIA RELEASE:
UIF CONCERNED THAT EMPLOYEES MAY BE MISSING OUR ON BENEFITS BECAUSE OF MISSING INFORMATION:
"The UIF is concerned that 220 768 employees..entitled to as much as R927 694 773 in benefits have their payments delayed pending verification"
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This afternoon I visited the PTA Labour Centre. The purpose of the visit was to assess the processing of normal UIF claims, the work of Labour Inspectors as well as the state of readiness of the center which includes sanitization & deep cleaning in preparation for the re-opening
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MEDIA RELEASE | 05 July 2020
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR MINISTER HAILS ARRESTS OVER DEFRAUDING OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND’S R5.7 RELIEF PAYMENTS
Full statement: ’s-r5-7-relief-payments
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Labour Centres will open to primarily assist with normal UIF benefits and UIF TERS queries.
#Level3Regulations
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EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITY ON BACK TO WORK READINESS FOR COVID-19 LEVEL 4 (4/4)
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I have received my 2nd jab of the COVID-19 vaccine this morning in line with my age group. Thanks to Esangweni Clinic staff in Tembisa.
The good news is that vaccine registration for 35-49 year olds will start on 15 July with 💉 starting on 1 August
📖
I received my COVID-19 vaccination jab this morning. It was quick and easy. All thanks to the friendly staff at Esangweni Community Health Centre
REGISTER TO VACCINATE:
Text *134*832# |
Send ‘Register’ on WhatsApp to 0600 123456 |
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FAKE ACCOUNT ALERT 🚨:
Dear all, someone has created a fake Facebook account in my name. Please do not accept friend requests or engage with any other account on social media purporting to be mine besides those listed in the second picture.
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We have arrived at National Treasury to listen to the voice of the public servants.
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Please use the link below to check the list of entities that have already received the COVID-19 TERS Benefit.
#StayHome
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In similar fashion, the Director-General of the Department of Employment and Labour has suspended UIF senior management: the CFO, COO and Head of the Supply Chain. These moves allow for the SIU to conclude its forensic investigation, completely unfettered.
#AGcovidReport
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Statement by Mr TW Nxesi, Minister of Employment & Labour | 30 September 2020
'I would like to state on record that I received absolutely no payment from Mr Edwin Sodi.
I have assured the Zondo Commission of my support for its work.'
Full statement:
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MEDIA ALERT:
We will be on Newzroom Afrika this evening to discuss the outcomes of the 26th annual NEDLAC summit.
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MEDIA STATEMENT:
MINISTER NXESI CALLS ON EMPLOYERS OF DOMESTIC WORKERS AND FARM LABOURERS TO APPLY FOR UIF LOCKDOWN BENEFITS.
Full statement:
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It's a criminal offence for employers to force workers to work when they're not in the business of delivering essential goods &services. Any workers who is forced to work in such conditions should report their employer to the police. They are protected by the Labour Relations Act
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I received my COVID-19 vaccination jab this morning. It was quick and easy. All thanks to the friendly staff at Esangweni Community Health Centre
REGISTER TO VACCINATE:
Text *134*832# |
Send ‘Register’ on WhatsApp to 0600 123456 |
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STATEMENT ON THE LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES
Employment & Labour Minister notes with concern the released Stats SA first-quarter labour force survey by the Statistician-General, indicating that the level of unemployment rate has increased to 30.1%
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Today an inter- minestrial committee on road & freight met in Pretoria to sign an agreement with the all stakeholders in the industry in an effort to resolve truck related problems.
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Minister
@MbalulaFikile
, DG of Employment and Labour and I receiving the workers memorandum.
#CosatuNationalStrike
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I will be on SAFM at 11h00 to discuss a wide range of labour issues.
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Between April 1 and May 27, the CCMA offices have received cases which in total affect 28 000 employees
#Level3Regulations
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BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN | THU, 20 JANUARY 2023
We will be at Davel in Ermelo to handover school shoes to learners from KwaDela Secondary School, Davel Combined School and Umfudlana Combined School.
Please see attached poster for details:
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The National Minimum Wage has been increased from R20,76 to R21,69 with effect from 01 March 2021
The increase is based on a 3% inflation rate plus an additional 1.5% in order to maintain the value of the National Minimum Wage in terms of purchasing power
#NationalMinimumWage
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Today we signed a settlement Agreement with Solidarity Trade Union.The Agreement is on Employment Equity & Affirmative Action paving a way for transformation in the labour market.
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To ease the burden on workers, the UIF COVID-19 TERS Scheme, since April 16, has paid out funds to the tune of R3 billion benefiting 862 550 workers.
Apply for TERS on behalf of your employees on the link below:
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Please join me for the following interviews where I will discuss meeting with the associations and unions of Road & Freight stakeholders.
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INTERVIEW ALERT:
I will be live on Newzroom Afrika at 20h00 tonight discussing various labour issues.
#WorkersMonth
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As we celebrate International Workers Day, it is important to note that the UIF has paid over R4,473 billion Rands to 77 801 companies since 16 April 2020. This amount is expected to be paid to 1 110 729 workers who are experiencing a loss of income due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Please click on the link below to view or download the list of companies that have been paid from the COVID-19 TERS Benefit Fund.
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WATCH:
My statement this afternoon as part of the social cluster media briefing of the National Command Council touching on employment and labour issues such as annual leave, UIF, Labour Inspections and Health & Safety.
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MEDIA ALERT:
We will be In Newcastle tomorrow to assess the impact of the recent unrest.
Please see attached poster for more details.
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This morning I paid a visit to the Mount Ayliff Labour Centre to inspect progress made on normal UIF claims as well as compliance with COVID-19 regulations.
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PICS:
The Dept of Employment & Labour together with Dept of Small Business Development engaging with employers at the Kempton Park Civic Centre on interventions set aside to assist businesses after suffering massive losses from the recent riots
#RebuildSA
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I will be joining the G20 extra-ordinary virtual meeting discussing measures taken to fight the pandemic from an employment, labour and social security dimension.
#StayHome
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EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITY ON BACK TO WORK READINESS FOR COVID-19 LEVEL 4 (3/4)
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Today we joined G20 Employment and Labour Minister's in India.Part of our discussions will include cooperation amongst G20 countries on matters of Employment & skills development.
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The Employment Centre which was officially opened today aims to connect work seekers to potential employment opportunities in the district, especially young people. It will also assist jobseekers on strategies on job searching, finding a job and preparing for an interview.
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Please join me tomorrow at 14h00 for a media briefing on the back-to-work readiness strategy for COVID-19 Level 4.
#StayHome
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As of 19th October, since the beginning of the lock-down: R49.5 billion had been disbursed in benefits in the form of over 11 million payments – reaching some 5 million laid-off workers.
#UIF
Full statement:
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Minister's visit to Mayerton farms engaging both farm owners & workers.Areaas of engagement included the National Labour Migration Policy & foreign nationals in farms.
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Today together with the commission for Employment Equity we release the annual report.We encourage the the Public to engage with the report.
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Hi there.
Please note that payments have been made to:
1. Employers
2. Bargaining Councils / Employer Associations
3. Employees
Minister your department shouldn't have given the employees money to their employers in the first place.. instead your department should have asked the employers to send banking details of their workers and send money yourselves.
Some employers are CAPITALISTS
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WATCH:
SABC interview on the planned truck drivers' national shutdown
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The
#Covid19TERS
relief payments have been extended until 15 September 2020.
#UIF
#WorkingForYou
#StaySafe
#StayHealthy
FULL STATEMENT:
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Today, the new
#NationalMinimumWage
came into effect.
The hourly rate has been increased from R20,76 to R21,69.
The increase is based on a 3% inflation rate plus an additional 1.5% in order to maintain the value of the National Minimum Wage in terms of purchasing power.
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We visited the Arcelormittal mine where 3 workers tragically passed on through the collapse of a building. Having met with the mine management, 4 labour unions and the family members concerned, we agreed on a thorough investigation into circumstances around this tragedy. (1/2)
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Tomorrow we continue to inspect businesses and engage with communities that have been affected by the recent unrest.
#RebuildSA
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We are receiving concerns from workers and unions that some employers are seeking to shift the burden of the lockdown onto the workers using their annual leave as the first line of response to the lockdown.
#Covid19inSA
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Molweni kuTwitter. This is the official page of Mr Thulas Nxesi, the Minister of Employment & Labour. I look forward to using this platform to engage you on matters concerning my portfolio and any queries you may have. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.
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As part of the Presidebtial Imbizo we conducted a joint inspection with DM Moloi & Minister Noxolo Keviet in Middleberg .
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I will be on Umhlobo Wenene this evening at 18:30 to engage more on issues pertaining to UIF COVID-19 TERS.
#StayHome
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📣 ACCOUNT ALERT⚠️
Please note that we are aware of fake Facebook accounts impersonating me. Please report these accounts accordingly. Thanks
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Today we attended the last day of the G20 meeting of the Minister’s of Employment & Labour in Bali,Indonesia. We are encouraged by co operative agreements with other countries to combat the global crisis of unemployment & the need to expand on entrepreneurial skills and training.
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MEDIA ALERT:
We will conduct an oversight visit to the Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein tomorrow, 07 January 2023.
Please see attached picture for more details.
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SPEAKING NOTES FROM TODAY’S INTERVIEWS:
Immediately after I was briefed by the AG on their findings, I took the following actions:
o Asked the SIU to follow up on the AG’s findings;
o I reached out to National Treasury for assistance:
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#AGcovidReport
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We’ve just visited the Festive Poultry Farm in Olifantsfontein as part of Inspection and Enforcement. We also had positive discussions with the relevant stakeholders on issues around Employment Equity.
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Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi: Every employer must do the following under Level 4 lockdown
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Please join me on
@empowaworx
(Facebook) at 19h00 where I will be discussing the needs of the workforce and the unemployed during COVID-19.
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MEDIA ALERT:
We will be at the Rustenburg Labour Center today to observe some of the services offered by the center.
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Today together with the commission for Employment Equity we launched the employment equity & the code of good practice reports.The launched took place in Protea hotel,Midrand.
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We have extended the UIF TERS Benefit until 15 March 2021.
The following sectors will therefore be the focus of the extension:
Tourism, Hospitality, Liqour Industry and related sectors within that value chain.
#UIFTERSEXTENSION
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MEDIA RELEASE | 09 July 2020
“We are aware that our frontline workers like nurses and other medical staff have been affected by the pandemic.
We appeal to employers to ensure workers are adequately protected“
Full statement:
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Bless your uncle ❤️
#TERS
My uncle who works at a restaurant just received his UIF-Covid19 TERS funds. So he sent me R500. When I asked what it's for, uthi I should buy myself something nice because he couldn't send me a birthday present since he was out of work at the time.
Such love. I shed a tear❤️
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Today a joint meeting of Minister,s Nxesi,Mbalula,Cele & Motswaledi met with the road & freight stakeholders to resolve truck related matters.
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Today we launched a youth future of work program @ Lynwood Pretoria. A no of young people will be deployed to a no of departments across the country to gain some work experience.
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Remarks made at the National Council of Province - Ministerial Briefing - on the progress made on measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Employment & Labour, as well as a response to allegations of fraud & corruption in relation to the pandemic
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STATEMENT BY:
TW Nxesi MP, Minister of Employment and Labour during Virtual Joint Meeting of PC and SC: UIF Covid19 Ters Disaster Benefits:
controls, irregularities and payments
Friday, 03 July 2020
Full statement:
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We have partnered with
@GautengProvince
to launch a hunt in recruiting and providing employment opportunities for unemployment.
This is a call for all the unemployment to visit the website.
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Please note that these are the only social media platforms I communicate from. Any other account, not listed below, is fake and should be reported.
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We have officially launched the Mt Ayliff Labour Centre in our bid to accelerate service delivery within the labour portfolio.
#TakingServicesToThePeople
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Today we are attending the International Labour Organization 346th session in Geneva.The first session will be discussing the topic of productivity ecosystems for decent work.Decent work remains a global challenge in many developing countries.
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Don’t miss the
#LabourBudgetVote
this Friday at 10:00.
You can catch the livestream on the parliamentary social media channels or TV news channels.
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PICS: EVATON MALL UIF MOBILE BUS
We are encouraged by the role played by the UIF Mobile buses in shortening the long queues at the labour centers while allowing for rapid processing of claims.
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