Buwa Basebetsi Updates: Labour Law Amendment Bill

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On the 9th of October 2024, the Department of Employment & Labour issued a press statement where they shared their readiness of their inspectors to be deployed to enforce another “wave” of labour law amendments.

Muzi Mzoyi sat down with John Appolis of the Casual Workers Advice Office, who broke down the new Amendments, while explaining what they mean for the reality of workers.
14 Nov English South Africa Education · Non-Profit

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