Question NW3435 to the Minister of Labour
22 September 2015 - NW3435
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether, considering reports that South Africa could face as many as 60 000 job losses in 2015, mainly in mining and steel industries, she has put plans in place to turn the situation around?
Reply:
MINISTER OF LABOUR REPLIED:
Both the Department of Mineral Resources and the Department of Labour are handling this matter in terms of applicable legislations, viz; Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act and Section 52 of MPRDA. The CCMA is also fully engaged on this matter.
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