Question NW1831 to the Minister of Transport
06 June 2022 - NW1831
Motsepe, Ms CCS to ask the Minister of Transport
What intervention measures have been put in place by his department to assist bus drivers, especially those driving buses belonging to a certain company (name furnished), who have not received any salary slips since 2019, are without leave days and have not received any increment?
Reply:
The company that is being alleged to be violating labour laws does not have a contract with government as it operates long distance or tourist services. However, the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council (SARPBAC) is the enforcement agency for non-compliance with labour laws in the bus sector. Therefore, any non-compliance with basic conditions of employment and other labour practices by the operator should be reported at the agency. The Department of Employment and Labour may also be of assistance on this matter.