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10 May 2016 - NW844

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

(1)Why has she not re-instated (a) the Registrar of Labour Relations and (b) his deputy to their full tasks yet;

Reply:

(1)(a). The former Registrar of Labour Relations is not reinstated to his full task because the Labour Court decision has been appealed to the Labour Appeals Court.

(b). There is no need for the Deputy Registrar to be reinstated because her status has never been revoked at any point.

(2)has she complied with the court action regarding the Registrar of Labour Relations; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

Minister of Labour replied:

(2)(a). Because the Labour Court decision is suspended pending the outcome of the appeal lodged with the Labour Appeal Court.

(3) has she met with any leaders of a certain federation (name furnished) in Geneva, Switzerland and/or South Africa to discuss the actions of the Registrar of Labour relations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what requests did the representatives of the specified federation make to her in this regard?  

Minister of Labour replied:

There is no need to discuss the Registrar of Labour Relations case with any Federation.

10 May 2016 - NW909

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Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Labour

(1) Has she earned any additional income from businesses, in particular businesses doing businesses for Government, since her appointment as Minister of Labour; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did she earn, (c) from which businesses and (d)for what work; (2) whether her (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for Government, through her appointment as Minister: if so, in respect of each case, (i) when, (ii) how much did each earn, (ii) from which businesses and (iv) for what work?

Reply:

1. All Members of Parliament do declare as required through Members Interests Office and such declarations are made public.

2. The forms used for declarations in the Members Interest Office specify who else should reflect.

10 May 2016 - NW794

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

What is the status of the relocation of the offices of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration in Cape Town in the Western Cape?

Reply:

The lease will expire on 30 September 2016. CCMA intending to extend the existing lease to allow for sufficient time to go for tender.

10 May 2016 - NW222

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Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Labour

Has her department awarded any contracts to companies indirectly or directly owned by certain persons (names and details furnished) in the (a) 2012-2013, (b) 2013-2014 and (c) 2014-2015 financial years; if so, in each specified year, (i) how many times were such contract awarded and (ii) for what amount?

Reply:

(a) No

(b) No

(c) No

10 May 2016 - NW183

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

How does she intend to improve the processing rate of (a) corporate and (b) individual (i) work permit and (ii) general visa applications which is at only 53% in some cases according to her department’s 2014-15 annual report?

Reply:

The Department made an assessment on a number of factors that were contributing to delays in processing of recommendations to the Department of Home Affairs on corporate and individual work visa applications. The Department is not responsible for recommending approval of general visas to the Department of Home Affairs.

To improve the processing of corporate and individual work visas applications we have put the following measures in place:

• We have advised and secured approval from Department of Home Affairs that Sports, Arts, Culture and Religious applications will no longer be processed by the Department of Labour as from 01st April 2015.

• We have publicized guidelines on our website for corporate and individual work visa applicants to check requirements before they submit applications to the department.

• We trained staff in our Labour Centres not to accept any applications that are incomplete or are not corporate or individual work visa related.

• Applications submitted by employers found to be non-compliant with our labour laws will be negatively recommended immediately on receipt of inspector’s report.

• We set a target of 30 working days within which we are going to process applications.

• As from 06th June 2016 we intend testing and piloting a new on-line system for the submission of applications.

• At Head Office, the adjudication committee meets every Friday of the week to review and finalize documentation received from Provincial Offices and to make a final recommendation to the Department of Home Affairs.

10 May 2016 - NW184

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

On what date , after the national general election on 7 May 2014, was the re-appointment letter of a certain official (name and details furnished) signed?

Reply:

The contract of employment commenced on 1 June 2014

09 May 2016 - NW35

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Mncwango, Mr MA to ask the MINISTER OF LABOUR

Whether her Ministry has any frozen vacant positions; if so, (a) how many of the specified positions are vacant, (b) what are the designations of the specified positions and (c) for how long have the specified positions been vacant? NW35E

Reply:

The Department does not have any frozen positions.

 

09 May 2016 - NW843

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) How many (i) corporate and (ii) work permit applications were submitted to her department for processing since the passing of (aa) the Immigration Amendment Act, Act 13 of 2011, and (bb) related regulations, (b) how many applications were received in each month month for each of the specified categories, (c) how many of the received applications for each of the specified categories were processed to completion in each month and (d) how many of the received applications were declined in each specified category?

Reply:

The information requested by the Honourable member is contained in the Annual Report of the Department tabled since 2011/12 to the Annual Report of 2014/15. The Annual Report of the Department provides Quarterly and Annual information in accordance with the National Treasury guidelines.

09 May 2016 - NW795

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

What are the reasons for the sudden departure of a certain official (name and details furnished)) from the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration?

Reply:

The certain official’s contract was coming to an end in March 2016. She did not make herself available.

09 May 2016 - NW246

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Rawula, Mr T to ask the Mr T. Rawula (EFF) to ask the Minister of Labour;

Whether she and/or her department has bought advertising space in The New Age in the (a) 2012- 13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years; if so, (i) what number of times and (ii) for what amount in each specified financial year?                        The Minister of Labour responds: The Department Spent on advertising in the New Age newspaper as follows: Department of Labour- 2012-2013 Campaign Name Amount Spent Iron and Steel R22,418.10 KZN Job Fair R85,910.40 Labour Law Amendments R111,110.80 Minister visits farms in Gauteng Province R40,807.44 National Day Against Child Labour R122,422.32 TOTAL R 382,669.06 Department of Labour- 2013-2014 Campaign Name Amount Spent Domestic worker 2013 R67,254.30 Domestic workers 2013 (Addendum) R67,254.30 Public hearing in funeral undertaking sector R29,890.80 TOTAL R 164,399.40 Department of Labour- 2014-2015 Campaign Name Amount Spent Child Labour feature articles R 71,348.04 Domestic Workers Kimberly Imbizo R35,479.08 Domestic Workers Wage Increase 2014 R 71,348.04 International Labour Conference 2014 R 63,420.48 Labour Law Amendments R144,243.14 PES Subsidy Scheme R67,925.76 TOTAL R 453,764.54 TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT FOR ALL THE PERIODS: R1,833, 000.00

Reply:

The Department has submitted annual reports for all financial years reflected in Question No 246, Ref No NW250E.

The Department Spent on advertising in the New Age newspaper as follows:

Department of Labour- 2012-2013

Campaign Name

Amount Spent

 

Iron and Steel

R22,418.10

 

KZN Job Fair

R85,910.40

 

Labour Law Amendments

R111,110.80

 

Minister visits farms in Gauteng Province

R40,807.44

 

National Day Against Child Labour

R122,422.32

TOTAL

 

R 382,669.06

Department of Labour- 2013-2014

Campaign Name

Amount Spent

 

Domestic worker 2013

R67,254.30

 

Domestic workers 2013 (Addendum)

R67,254.30

 

Public hearing in funeral undertaking sector

R29,890.80

TOTAL

 

R 164,399.40

Department of Labour- 2014-2015

Campaign Name

Amount Spent

 

Child Labour feature articles

R 71,348.04

 

Domestic Workers Kimberly Imbizo

R35,479.08

 

Domestic Workers Wage Increase 2014

R 71,348.04

 

International Labour Conference 2014

R 63,420.48

 

Labour Law Amendments

R144,243.14

 

PES Subsidy Scheme

R67,925.76

TOTAL

 

R 453,764.54

  • TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT FOR ALL THE PERIODS: R1,833, 000.00

20 October 2015 - NW3328

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Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Labour

(1) (a) (i) What total amount did her department spend on her travel costs between Gauteng and Cape Town in the 2014- 15 financial year and (ii) how many trips did she undertake between Gauteng and Cape Town in the specified financial year and (b) what total amount did her department spend on (i) hotel and (ii) residential or other accommodation for her in (aa) Cape Town and (bb) Pretoria in the 2014- 15 financial year; (2) (a) (i) what total amount did her department spend on the Deputy Minister’s travel costs between Gauteng and Cape Town in the 2014- 15 financial year and (ii) how many trips did the Deputy Minister undertake between Gauteng and Cape Town in the specified financial year and (b) what total amount did her department spend on (i) hotel and (ii) residential or other accommodation for the Deputy Minister in (aa) Cape Town and (bb) Pretoria in the 2014- 15 financial year?

Reply:

 

 (a) (i) Total Travel Costs R 263 445.00

(ii) 47 Trips

(b) (i) Hotel – No costs

(ii) Residential and Accomodation – No Costs

(aa) In Cape Town – No Costs

(bb) In Pretoria – No Costs

(2) (a) (i) Total Travel Costs R 220 317.00

(ii) 26 Trips

(b) (i) Hotel R 26 007.00

(ii) Residential and Accomodation – No Costs

(aa) In Cape Town R26 007.00

(bb) In Pretoria – No Costs

 

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF LABOUR’S RESPONSE: PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION NO. 3328 (NW3917E)

In respect of the Minister: Labour the following expenditure was incurred for travel

  1. (a) (i) Total Travel Costs R263 445.00

(ii) 47 Trips

(b) (i) Hotel – No Costs

(ii) Residential/ Accommodation – No Costs

(aa) In Cape Town – No Costs

(bb) In Pretoria – No Costs

In respect of the Deputy Minister: Labour the following expenditure was incurred for travel

2. (a) (i) Total Travel Costs R483 617.00

(ii) 26 Trips

(b) (1) Hotel – R26 007.00

(ii) Residential/Accommodation – No Costs

(aa) In Cape Town - R26 007.00

(bb) In Pretoria – No Costs

19 October 2015 - NW3361

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

With reference to her reply to question 2707 on 25 August 2015, (a) what are the (i) names and (ii) positions of each of the eight senior officials of her department which accompanied the Deputy Minister to China as part of a delegation during 2014-15 financial year, (b) what was the (i) total cost and (ii) breakdown of such costs for the specified visit and (c) what (i) were the focal areas of co-operation and (ii) are the relevant details of the signed Memorandum of Understanding with China?

Reply:

Minister of Labour Reply:

The officials that accompanied the Deputy Minister were from the following Branches: International Relations, Public Employment Services, Compensation Fund, Unemployment Insurance Fund and Deputy Minister’s Office. The Department has tabled its 2014/2015 Annual Report to Parliament, the Honourable member may get a copy from the Clerk of Papers.

The focal areas for cooperation were inter alia:

Youth employment approaches; Strategic issues relating to Employment Services provisions; Models for Compensation to injured workers; unemployment Insurance benefits; Job Creation initiatives and Technical exchange programmes.

The details of the Memorandum of Understanding are the same as the areas on which the two Countries shared experiences as mentioned above.

19 October 2015 - NW3436

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Has her department taken a decision on whether a national minimum wage will be put into place or not; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

The Labour Relations Indaba convened by the Deputy President under the auspices of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) adopted a Declaration on 4th November 2014. The Declaration contained a number of principles that the constituencies, including government, agreed would guide the work that has been taking place in NEDLAC since then.

One of the principles agreed to was to engage on the modalities of introducing a national minimum wage in South Africa. The election manifesto of the ruling party, the African National Congress, also pledges to investigate the modalities for the introduction of a national minimum wage as one of the key mechanisms to reduce income inequality.

The Department of Labour does therefore not have to take a decision on whether to introduce a national minimum wage. This is both a decision of the current administration and one that has been agreed with our social partners.

It is in relation to the modalities of a national minimum wage, including the level at which it is to be set, that the Department is now working towards a recommendation that will be made to the rest of government.

END

16 October 2015 - NW3601

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Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Labour

Is her department currently on any (a) financial and/or (b) economic empowerment initiatives in collaboration with the Ministry of Women in the Presidency; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the specified initiatives?

Reply:

The Government has policies and programmes on economic empowerment which all Departments should implement, the Department of Labour policies and programmes are derived from those of National Government. With regards to Ministry of women, there is no collaboration at this stage.

16 October 2015 - NW3577

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Whether, she has found that the statement of the Chief Director of Labour Relations, Mr Thembinkosi Mkalipi, that if there is evidence that there are serious job losses due to the amendments of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 191945, her department will have to look at the matter, although he is not sure whether that will fly politically, (a) constitutes political interference and (b) will contribute to the destruction of job creation; if not, why not in each case ; if so, will she make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

Prior to the introduction of legislation and legislative amendments, the Department assess the socio-economic impact of legislation, including its impact on jobs and the labour market. This was done in respect of the amendments to the Labour Relations Act through a regulatory impact assessment conducted in 2010.

13 October 2015 - NW3576

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Beside the Unemployment Insurance Fund, is her department considering an insurance scheme for persons who leave their jobs that is similar to the insurance offered by the private to persons who are retrenched?

Reply:

There is no new insurance scheme to be introduced at the moment.

13 October 2015 - NW3575

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Whether, with regard to minimum wage levels set for job categories falling under various bargaining councils and for various wage determinations, the Government is considering a minimum wage set below the current lowest wage determination?

Reply:

The discussions around a national minimum wage are currently taking place at NEDLAC where social partners are negotiating the modalities of the national minimum wage. In addition, a number of research projects are currently underway to inform this debate. It would therefore be premature to speculate on the level or modalities of this proposed national minimum wage.

END

22 September 2015 - NW3262

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Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Labour

(1) What (a) total amount did her department spent on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the 2014 - 15 financial year and (b) is the total number of trips that were undertaken? (2) what is the total amount that her department spent on accommodation and (b) car rental in Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the specified financial year?

Reply:

 

The Annual Report of the Department that I tabled during September 2015 provides information on the expenses incurred by the Department including travelling and accommodation both locally and abroad by all our officials. The Auditor General audited all this information. The Annual Financial Statements format did not however allow us to provide a breakdown of this information in the manner that the Honourable member requires.

22 September 2015 - NW3011

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Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Labour

Whether, given the fact that the Public Service is already broadly representative of the demography of the country, she will consider abolishing affirmative action in the Public Service; if not, (a) why not and (b) what constitutional prescripts compel the Government to continue applying affirmative action when the requirement that the Public Service should be broadly representative of the national demography has already been attained; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

MINISTER OF LABOURS RESPONSE:

No, I will not consider abolishing Affirmative Action (AA), in the Public Service as the Affirmative Action is not a Public Service Sectoral Determination but a National dispensation. If the Public Service is broadly representative, that should be an inspiration to other sectors and not the reason to abolish the policy.

The preamble of the Constitution sums up the constitutional rationale of the need for Affirmative Action.

END

22 September 2015 - NW3075

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America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) How does (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her define red tape and (b) what (i) specific interventions and/or (ii) systems have been implemented to (aa) identify and (bb) reduce red tape in (aaa) her department and (bbb) the entities reporting to her?

Reply:

MINISTER RESPONSE:

The Department and Entities reporting to the Minister have, to the best of my knowledge, not officially complained or reported any red tape.


END

22 September 2015 - NW3435

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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.

END

22 September 2015 - NW3437

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Will (a) the suspension of a certain person (name and details furnished)be lifted and/or (b) a disciplinary hearing take place; if so, (i) when in each case and (ii) what are the relevant details?

Reply:

 

MINISTER’S REPLY

  1. The certain person is not on suspension and as such the question in its entirety is not relevant.



    END

25 August 2015 - NW2707

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

Whether (a) she, (b) her Deputy(b)and (c) any officials in her department travel to China in the 2014-15 financial year; if so, what was the (i) purpose of each specified visit and (ii) (aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of such costs of each specified visit?

Reply:

The Deputy Minister of Labour, Honourable SP Holomisa led a delegation consisting of eight (8) senior officials of the Department of Labour to China, once during 2014-15 financial year.

The visit to China was to finalise focal areas of cooperation in terms of the signed Memorandum Of Understanding with China.

24 August 2015 - NW2582

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Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Labour

Whether, with reference to a Compensation Fund claim by a certain person (name and details furnished), (a) the specified claim has been processed and (b) compensation has been paid to the specified person; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details of the compensation paid to the person?

Reply:

The claim has been processed and a total temporary disablement (TTD) of 75% amounting to R69 278.91 has been approved and authorised for payment. The Compensation Fund is busy capturing the permanent disablement (PD) pension of 60% which he will receive for the rest of his life. The client’s pension will be paid in arrears from the date of stabilisation.

In addition the Compensation Fund has accepted liability meaning all medical costs associated to this claim will be borne by the Fund.

24 August 2015 - NW2337

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(1)Whether it is (a) fair and (b) reasonable for her department to have placed only 3,866 work seekers in registered employment opportunities, considering that there are over five million unemployed South Africans who are seeking employment; (2) Whether this exemplifies the failure of the current system?

Reply:

(1) I have no idea where the Honourable Member gets the figure that he is quoting as according to the records at my disposal, a total of 14 634 work seekers were placed as at the end of June 2015.

(2) Not relevant

24 August 2015 - NW2585

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Does she intend to set up a forum involving her department, the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Higher Education and Training and the business community to address (a) the skills shortages experienced throughout the country and (b) the alleged failure of the education system to produce a suitably skilled labour force?

Reply:

I have no plans to set up a forum of the nature suggested by the Hon Member. Matters relating to supply of skilled labour in the country are dealt with in the National Skills Authority established in terms of the Skills Development Act and the Human Resources Development Council and chaired by the Deputy President.

21 August 2015 - NW2332

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(1) Whether in view of her department’s aspirations to contribute to decent employment creation, she is planning regular meetings with employers to determine if preferred candidates have been placed; (2) Whether her department will provide information on how it intends to put the job programme in place; if so, (a) when and (b) where? NW2693E

Reply:

 

  1. The Department conducts regular advocacy campaigns with employers to discuss the services we offer and to assist them to comply with our Labour Laws and we will continue to conduct such meetings.
  • During the 2014/15 financial year, the 128 Labour Centers conducted more than 500 advocacy campaigns across the country with employers and work seekers on opportunity work seekers and employment opportunity registration, counselling, recruitment and selection and placement sessions.
  • In instances where a registered work seeker is matched to an employment opportunity, a referral letter is sent to the employer wherein they are requested to advise the Department on the placement status of the candidates. And we are aware that some of them are very busy to respond to such letters.

The Department intends to reduce administrative burden on employers through integration of our Employment Services and Unemployment Insurance Fund systems and developing new placement tracking tools to verify the placement status of the referred candidates.

2.    The Department is involved in various Employment initiatives.

  • The Unemployment Insurance Fund through its Labour Activation Programmes has partnered with the various SETAs to successfully train and place unemployed work seekers as both artisans and skilled employees in various job opportunities.
  • The UIF also provides funding to the Industrial Development Co-operation (IDC) for the purposes of stimulating employment opportunities.
  • Productivity South Africa assist various businesses with turnaround solutions that contribute to prevention of job losses and or improving efficiencies that can stimulate further job opportunities.
  • We also provide funding to assist companies to embark on Training Lay-Off schemes to avoid retrenchments in those instances wherein companies are restructuring.
  • We provide employment to people with disabilities through the 12 (Sheltered Employment Factories) Supported Employment Enterprises and also provide subsidies to workshops for the blind and deaf, and disability organisations that assist us in placement of such people in formal employment.

21 August 2015 - NW2331

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Whether she has found it to be adequate and reasonable for her department to only provide 70,402 work seekers with counselling, considering that more than five million South Africans are unemployed?

Reply:

During the last financial year the Department’s Counsellors provided employment counselling as follows:

Prov.

Target

Actual

Variance

Eastern Cape

29796

40210

10414

Free State

18336

25552

7216

Gauteng

43548

41682

-1866

Kwa Zulu Natal

25212

31527

6315

Limpopo

22920

22793

-127

Mpumalanga

25212

30146

4934

Northern Cape

16012

17564

1552

North West

20628

21714

1086

Western Cape

18336

15556

-2780

TOTAL

220000

246744

26744

Given the available resources the Department set the target for counselling at 220,000 for the 2014/2015 year but achieved 246,744, exceeding the target by 26744.

21 August 2015 - NW2833

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Does her department, in view of the dismissal of the former chief executive officer of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, Mr Lucky Montana, a mere two months into his six-month resignation notice period, advise state-owned enterprises on the correct procedure for (a) dismissals, (b) disciplinary action and/or (c) prosecution of employees and/or former employees?

Reply:

No.

21 August 2015 - NW2832

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Has she intervened at the SA Post Office to ensure that the practice of continuously employing workers on short-term contracts has now come to an end?

Reply:

The Labour Relations Act as amended makes provision for how to deal with this matter therefore Minister’s intervention not warranted.

21 August 2015 - NW2586

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

With reference to question 2089 on 23 June 2025, why she has not taken disciplinary action against all senior management of the Compensation Fund who has been responsible for inadequate performance of the fund over many years? 2586. Mr M Bagraim (DA) to sk the Minister of Labour: With reference to question 2089 on 23 June 2025, why she has not taken disciplinary action against all senior management of the Compensation Fund who has been responsible for inadequate performance of the fund over many years? NW2961E Minister of Labour reply: My reply to Question No 2089, reflected that Umehluko Project was launched in August 2014 and there were disciplinary measures being taken.

Reply:

 

My reply to Question No 2089, reflected that Umehluko Project was launched in August 2014 and there were disciplinary measures being taken.

21 August 2015 - NW2741

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) How many employer organisations did not submit their audited financial statements (i) on time or (ii) at all to the Registrar in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12, (iv) 2012-13, (v) 2013-14 and (vi) 2014-15 financial years and (b) what is the name of each specified employer organisation; (2) Which of these employer organisations were deregistered for failing to comply with the prescribed financial management requirements? (3) What action was taken against non-compliant employer organisations?

Reply:

 

  1. (a) 9 in 2009; 11 in 2010; 12 in 2011; 2 in 2012; 38 in 2013 and 134 in 2014.

(b) As per Annexure A

2. Annexure B

3. Some were deregistered, some were called upon to remedy the non-compliance and others were placed on Final letters of warning.

ANNEXURE A

Number

File No

Year(s) that Employer’s Organisation did not submit audited statements

Name of the Employer’s Organisation

 

5

2012, 2013

East Cape Master Builders and Allied Industries Association

 

97

2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

National Textile Manufacturers Association

 

82

2011

South African Diamond Manufacturers' Association

 

95

2012

Meesterbouers Assosiasie Groter Boland (MBA Groter Boland)

 

325

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Benefit Group Employers organisation*

 

385

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Regional Employers Organisation of SA*

 

428

2009, 2010, 2012,

Employers' Association For The Pulp And Paper Industry Of South Africa

 

815

2009, 2010

Labour Affairs Association Of The Pharmaceutical Industry

 

34

2010, 2011, 2012 2013

Kwazulu Natal Laundry, Dry Cleaners' And Dyers' Employers' Association

 

42

2013

South African Clothing Manufacturers' Association

 

48

2013

Automobile Manufacturers’ Employers’ Organisation

 

59

2013

Eastern Province Clothing Manufacturers' Association

 

126

2012, 2013

Association Of Electric Cable Manufacturers Of South Africa

 

140

2012, 2013

Transvaal Clothing Manufacturers' Association

 

170

2011, 2012, 2013

Bou Industrieë Assosiasie Wes-Boland

 

181

2012, 2013

Locksmiths Association Of South Africa

 

224

2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Werkgewersorganisasie Vir Die Graanbedryf

 

226

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Association Of South African Manufacturers Of Luggage, Handbags And General Goods

 

247

2011, 2012, 2013

Garment Manufacturers Association Of The Western Cape

 

279

2012, 2013

South African Bus Employers' Association

 

296

2013

Fertilizer Industry Employers' Association

 

304

2013

Narrow Fabric Manufacturers Association

 

305

2009, 2012, 2013

CTL Management Forum*

 

306

2013

South African Employers' Guild

 

350

2011, 2012, 2013

South African Local Government Association

 

367

2013

National Organisation For Employers South Africa (NOESA)

 

430

2009, 2010, 2011, 2013

Employers' Association For The Sawmilling Industry Of South Africa

 

480

2013

South African Rugby Employers' Organisation (SAREO)

 

544

2013

Frontiers Employers' Association

 

587

2011, 2012, 2013

The Employers' Association For The Fibre And Particle Board Industry

 

599

2013

Employers' Organisation For The Cephalopod And Associated Fisheries

 

774

2009, 2012, 2013

United Security Service Providers Association

 

793

2009, 2013

Employers Association Of Afro Hairdressing And Cosmetology Of South Africa

 

825

2012, 2013

Small Employer's Association For The Squid Industry (SEASI)

 

828

2013

United Clothing And Textile Association

 

836

2013

South African Association Of Water Utilities (SAAWU)

 

878

2012, 2013

Employers' Organisation For Retailers And Allied Trades

 

887

2012, 2013

Collision Repairers Association

 

893

2013

Border Industrial Employers' Association

 

908

2013

Road Freight Association (RFA)

ANNEXURE B

No

Registration number

Name of Employer’s Organisation

Date de-registered

1

LR2/6/3/318

Small, Medium, Micro Employers Organization (S.M.M.E.O)

09/01/2009

2

LR2/6/3/415

Babelegi Metal Industries Association

15/01/2009

3

LR2/6/3/580

Cut, Make and Trim Employers’ Organization

16/01/2009

4

LR2/6/3/445

National Organization for Small and Medium Employers of South Africa (NOSMESA)

28/01/2009

5

LR2/6/3/61

South African Wire and Wire Rope Manufacturers’ Association

17/02/2009

6

LR2/6/3/474

Construction, Producers and Allied Employers’ Organisation (CONPAEO)

21/04/2009

7

LR2/6/3/57

Vereeniging van Meubelfabrikante en Stoffeerders O.V.S

04/05/2009

8

LR2/6/3/406

Labour Relations Forum

04/05/2009

9

LR2/6/3/387

Free State General and Domestic Workers Employers’ Association

20/05/2009

10

LR2/6/2/16

Kimberley Commercial Employers’ Association

27/05/2009

11

LR2/6/3/312

The Human Rights Council for Employers

06/07/2009

12

LR2/6/3/144

The Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association of South Africa

06/07/2009

13

LR2/6/3/491

South African Sub-Contractors Association

06/08/2009

14

LR2/6/3/443

Eastern Province Small and Medium Business Employers Organization (EPSMEO)

17/08/2009

15

LR2/6/3/354

Association of Employers (AOE)

18/08/2009

16

LR2/6/3/505

Emalahleni Employers Organization of Southern Africa

25/08/2009

17

LR2/6/3/477

Security Services Employers’ Organization

07/10/2009

18

LR2/6/3/391

Lowveld, Allied and General Employers’ Organization

28/10/2009

19

LR2/6/3/313

Consolidated Association of Employers of Southern Africa Region (CAESAR)

13/11/2009

20

LR2/6/3/538

South African Waste Management Employers’ Association (SAWMEA)

08/12/2009

 

No

Registration number

Name of Employer’s Organisation

Date de-registered

1

LR2/6/3/323

General Sectors Employers’ Organization

12/04/2010

2

LR2/6/3/320

Employers’ Representatives Organization (E.R.O.)

01/06/2010

No

Registration number

Name of Employer’s Organisation

Date de-registered

1

LR2/6/3/198

South African Wine and Spirit Industry Employers' Association

12/01/2011

2

LR2/6/3/447

Kaapse Agri Werkgewersorganisasie

16/03/2011

3

LR2/6/3/623

Free State Social Welfare Services Employers Organisation

06/04/2011

4

LR2/6/3/497

Agrilabor Employers’ Organization

11/05/2011

5

LR2/6/3/410

Asambo Employers’ Organisation

27/06/2011

6

LR2/6/3/233

Furniture and Wood Products Manufacturer’s Association

16/08/2011

7

LR2/6/3/317

Small Business Employers’ Organisation (SBEO)

09/08/2011

 

No

Registration number

Name of Employer’s Organisation

Date de-registered

1

LR2/6/3/329

Curtain Makers and Allied Products Association

14/02/2012

2

LR2/6/3/280

Northern Decentralized Clothing Manufacturers’ Association

13/03/2012

3

LR2/6/3/125

Cape Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association

18/05/2012

4

LR2/6/3/196

Covered Conductor Manufacturers’ Association

25/07/2012

5

LR2/6/3/54

Radio, Appliance and Television Association of South Africa (RATA)

07/09/2012

6

LR2/6/3/104

Sheet Metal Industries Association of South Africa

12/10/2012

7

LR2/6/3/153

Electronics and Telecommunications Industries Association

23/10/2012

8

LR2/6/3/156

Machine Engravers’ Association

23/10/2012

No

Registration number

Name of Employer’s Organisation

Date de-registered

1

LR2/6/3/142

Natal South Coast Accommodation Association

19/03/2013

2

LR2/6/3/159

Bright Bar Association

17/05/2013

3

LR2/6/3/37

Bus Owners’ Association

28/8/2013

4

LR2/6/3/186

Electrical Contracting and Allied Industries Association (Eastern Cape)

03/12/2013

 

No

Registration number

Name of Employer’s Organisation

Date de-registered

1

LR2/6/3/169

High Speed Steel Cutting Tool Manufacturers’ Association

06/01/2014

2

LR2/6/3/586

National Tissue and Allied Products Employers’ Association

11/03/2014

3

LR2/6/3/742

Further Education and Training Colleges Employers' Organisation (FETC)

08/04/2014

4

LR2/6/3/716

Tabok Werkgewer Organisasie ( T.W.O)

12/05/2014

5

LR2/6/3/719

Beauty, Health and Skincare Employers Association (BHSEA)

12/06/2014

6

LR2/6/3/146

Free State and Northern Cape Clothing Manufacturers’ Association

27/06/2014

7

LR2/6/3/766

Cape Small Jewellery Manufacturers Association

10/07/2014

8

LR2/6/3/730

National Recyclers’ Organisation

21/08/2014

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) How many labour unions did not submit their audited financial statements (i) on time or (ii) at all to the Registrar in the (i)2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12, (iv) 2012-13, (v) 2013-14 and (vi) 2014-15 financial years and (b) what is the name of each specified labour union; (2) Unions that was deregistered for failing to comply with financial management as per year.

Reply:

 

  1. (a) 3 in 2009; 4 in 2010; 11 in 2011; 32 in 2012; 60 in 2013 and 134 in 2014

(b) As per Annexure A

2. As per Annexure B

3. Some were deregistered, some were called upon to remedy the non-compliance and others were placed on Final letters of warning.

ANNEXURE B:

Number

File No

Year(s) that union did not submit Audited Statements

Name of Trade Union

(1)

6

2012, 2013

Transport & Omnibus Workers Union (Towu)

 

56

2013

South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu)

 

67

2012, 2013

Trawler & Line Fishermen’s Union (Talfu)

 

73

2011, 2012, 2013

National Certificated Fishing & Allied Workers Union (Ncfawu)

 

88

2013

Metal & Electrical Workers Union Of South Africa (Mewusa)

 

91

2013

National Union Of Metalworkers Of South Africa (Numsa)

 

101

2013

Noordelike Bouwerkersvakbond (NbV)

 

121

2013

Professional Transport & Allied Workers’ Union Of Sa (Ptawu)

 

128

2013

Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union (Sactwu)

 

130

2013

Transport And Allied Workers Union Of Sa (Tawu)

 

133

2013

National Sugar & Refining & Allied Industry Employees’ Union (Nasaru (Eu)

 

134

2011, 2012, 2013

National Service & Allied Workers Union (Nasawu)

 

135

2012, 2013

Sa Commercial, Catering & Allied Workers Union (Saccawu)

 

140

2013

Building, Construction & Allied Workers Union (Bcawu)

 

254

2013

National Union Of Hotel Restaurant Catering Commercial Health & Allied Workers (Nuhrcchaw)

 

300

2011, 2012. 2013

Care Centre, Catering, Retail & Allied Workers’ Union Of Sa (Ccrawusa)

 

371

2013

National Security Workers Union (Naswu)

 

446

2012, 2013

South African Museum Workers Association (Samwa)

 

483

2012, 2013

South African Policing Union (Sapu)

 

536

2012, 2013

Combined Staff Ass Of The University Of Durban-Westville (Comsa)

 

538

2011, 2012, 2013

Professional Employees Trade Union of South Africa (PETUSA)

 

553

2013

Communication Workers Union (CWU)

 

597

2012, 2013

Professional Educators Union (PEU)

 

648

2012

Free State Taxi Drivers Trade Union

 

681

2012, 2013

Natal General Allied Workers Union (Ngawu)

 

765

2013

Medunsa United Staff Union (Musu)

 

776

2012, 2013

National Security Commercial General Workers Union (Nasecgwu)

 

816

2009,2010,2011,2012,2013

Retail and Allied Workers Union*

 

833

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood & Allied Workers Union (Ceppwawu)

 

935

2013

South African State & Allied Workers Union (Sasawu)

 

961

2011, 2012, 2013

Hospitality, Catering & Farm Workers Union (Hocafawu)

 

973

2009,2010,2011,2012,2013

Togetherness Amalgamated Workers Union of SA*

 

1053

2011, 2012, 2013

South African Private Security Workers Union (Sapswu)

 

1057

2011, 2012, 2013

Wood Electrical Printing Union (Wepu)

 

1061

2013

Labour Equity General Workers Union Of South Africa (Lewusa)

 

1082

2012, 2013

National Democratic Change & Allied Workers Union (Ndcawu)

 

1106

2013

The South African Cricketers Association (Saca)

 

1262

2013

University Of Pretoria Workers Organisation (Upwo)

 

1272

2012, 2013

Cape Peninsula University Employees Union (Cpueu)

 

1348

2013

Food And Allied Workers Union (Fawu)

 

1483

2011, 2012, 2013

United Herzlia Schools Teachers Association (Uhsta)

 

1492

2013

Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural & Allied Workers Union

 

1606

2013

South African Parastatal & Teriary Institutions Union (Saptu)

 

1631

2013

The University Of Cape Town Academics Union (Uctau)

 

1662

2012, 2013

Bawsi Agricultural Workers Union Of South Africa (Bawusa)

 

1672

2012, 2013

South African Postal Workers Union (Sapwu)

 

1675

2011, 2012, 2013

Hospitality, Industrial, Catering Retail & Allied Workers

 

1694

2011, 2012, 2013

National Contact Centre Union (Nccu)

 

1700

2013

Banking, Insurance, Finance & Assurance Workers Union

 

1725

2012, 2013

Transport, Retail & Amalgamated Workers Union Sa (Trawusa)

 

1764

2012, 2013

Food And General Workers Union (Fgwu)

 

1809

2013

Basebenzi Union Of South Africa (Busa)

 

1813

2012, 2013

United Private Sector Workers Union (Upswu)

 

1840

2013

Abanqobi Workers Union (Awu)

 

1865

2013

United Democratic Food & Combined Workers Union

 

1884

2011, 2012, 2013

Adult Educators Progressive Union (Aepu)

 

1891

2012, 2013

Meat And Allied Workers Union

 

1895

2013

South African Furniture & Allied Workers Union (Safawu)

 

1908

2013

Imbumba Workers Union (Iwu)

 

1972

2013

Information Communication Technology Union (ICTU)

 

2005

2013

Future Of South African Workers Union (Fosawu)

 

2025

2013

National Transport Movement (NTM)

 

2029

2013

South African Democratic Nurses Union (Sadnu)

No

Registration number

Name of Trade Union

Date of de-registration

1

LR2/6/2/731

Union for Staff and Allied Workers

08/01/2009

2

LR2/6/2/166

Banking, Insurance & Finance Workers’ Union (BIFAWU)

08/01/2009

3

LR2/6/2/1232

National Union for Financial Institutions and Allied Workers

08/01/2009

4

LR2/6/2/724

Hotel, Accommodation, Restaurant, Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union

09/01/2009

5

LR2/6/2/488

Public Servants Movement (PUSEMO)

21/01/2009

6

LR2/6/2/849

Correctional Officials Democratic Union  (C.O.D.U.)

26/01/2009

7

LR2/6/2/1120

Research Council Trade Association  (RCTA)

03/02/2009

8

LR2/6/2/1245

Sectoral Union of Cleaners (SUC)

04/02/2009

9

LR2/6/2/49

National Union of Distributive and Allied Workers (NUDAW)

04/02/2009

10

LR2/6/2/451

South African Stunt Performers Association

04/02/2009

11

LR2/6/2/526

Parliamentary Staff Union  (PSU)

12/02/2009

12

LR2/6/2/1220

United Teachers Union (UTU)

12/02/2009

13

LR2/6/2/915

National Union of Music Educators  (NUME)

13/02/2009

14

LR2/6/2/557

Die Predikante-en Kerklike Werkersunie van Suid Afrika

13/02/2009

15

LR2/6/2/1060

National Union of Democratic Employees of South Africa  (NUDESA)

25/03/2009

16

LR2/6/2/574

Construction & Engineering Industrial Workers Union  (CEIWU)

20/04/2009

17

LR2/6/2/904

Co-operative Workers Association (COWA)

20/04/2009

18

LR2/6/2/902

Job Satisfaction Workers’ Union

04/05/2009

19

LR2/6/2/774

National Police Services Union (NAPOSU)

04/05/2009

20

LR2/6/2/1411

Squid and Allied Fishing Workers’ Union (SAAFWU)

07/05/2009

21

LR2/6/2/1238

Workers Labour Council South Africa (WLC-SA)

28/05/2009

22

LR2/6/2/223

South African Airways Flight Engineers Association

04/06/2009

23

LR2/6/2/194

National Union of Farm Workers (NUF)

24/06/2009

24

LR2/6/2/308

Associated Trade Union of South African Worker

15/07/2009

25

LR2/6/2/800

Council of Working Men and Woman of South Africa

06/08/2009

26

LR2/6/2/786

Vukukhanye Workers Organisation

17/08/2009

27

LR2/6/2/1110

South African Intellectual Workers Union (SAIWU)

20/08/2009

28

LR2/6/2/821

General Union of Municipality and Allied Workers Organisation (GUMAWO)

09/09/2009

29

LR2/6/2/152

BAWU Allied Workers Union (South Africa)

10/09/2009

30

LR2/6/2/308

Associated Trade Union of SA Workers (ATUSAW)

15/07/2009

31

LR2/6/2/125

Textile Workers Union, Gauteng (TWU Gauteng)

30/09/2009

32

LR2/6/2/177

Meat Distributors and Allied Workers Union of South Africa  (MDAWUSA)

02/10/2009

33

LR2/6/2/219

United People’s Union of South Africa (UPUSA) 

02/10/2009

34

LR2/6/2/1041

Limpopo Agricultural and Allied Union (LAAU)

26/10/2009

No

Registration number

Name of Trade union

Date of de-registration

1

LR2/6/2/596

Mouth Peace Workers’ Union

19/01/2010

2

LR2/6/2/76

Eskom Employees Association 

20/01/2010

3

LR2/6/2/1019

Northern Cape Allied Workers Union  (NCAWU)

20/01/2010

4

LR2/6/2/1034

Impartial Workers Union of South Africa (IWUSA)

21/01/2010

6

LR2/6/2/1277

South African Gaming, Waitron and Admin Workers Trade Union (SAGWAWT)

01/02/2010

8

LR2/6/2/1244

South African Bargaining Councils and Allied Workers Union (SABCAWU)

03/02/2010

9

LR2/6/2/61

Chemical Workers Union (C.W.U.)

03/02/2010

12

LR2/6/2/649

Food, Commercial, Retail and Allied Workers Union

07/04/2010

13

LR2/6/2/650

Democratic Union of South Africa   (D.U.S.A.)

12/04/2010

14

LR2/6/2/358

Workers’ Equally Support Union of South Africa  (WESUSA) XX

12/04/2010

15

LR2/6/2/1011

Democratic Rights Workers Union of S.A.

07/05/2010

16

LR2/6/2/690

Independent Democratic Employee Association (IDEA)

27/05/2010

17

LR2/6/2/1050

Legal Voice Workers’ Trade Union

02/06/2010

18

LR2/6/2/1395

South African Airways Management Association (SAAMA)

06/07/2010

19

LR2/6/2/1458

Mohlakeng Workers’ Union of South Africa (MWUSA)

26/07/2010

20

LR2/6/2/856

Universal Workers’ Union (UWU)

23/08/2010

1

LR2/6/2/315

South African Freight and Dock Workers’ Union

07/04/2011

2

LR2/6/2/564

Union of United Mineworkers (UUMW)

08/04/2011

3

LR2/6/3/1026

South African National Workers Union (SANWU)

11/04/2011

4

LR2/6/2/1422

National Federal Trade Union of South Africa (FEDTUSA)

20/04/2011

5

LR2/6/2/1429

Retail Allied Agricultural and Associated Workers' Union (RAAAWU) 

20/05/2011

6

LR2/6/2/781

Service and General Workers’ union (SAGWU)

01/06/2011

7

LR2/6/2/559

Universitiet van die Vrystaat se Personeelunie (UVPERSU)  

10/06/2011

8

LR2/6/2/567

Security and Allied Trade Union of South Africa (SAWTUSA)  

10/06/2011

9

LR2/6/2/524

South African Food, Retail and Agricultural Workers Union (SAFRAWU)

10/06/2011

10

LR2/6/2/476

South African Farming and Commercial Workers Union (SAFCWU)  

10/06/2011

11

LR2/6/2/975

Masizwane Workers Union (MAWU)

07/07/2011

12

LR2/6/2/949

Construction, Allied, Metal, Mining, Building  & Alien Workers’ Union 

08/09/2011

13

LR2/6/2/1225

South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (SADSAWU) 

24/10/2011

14

LR2/6/2/674

South African Professionals and General Workers Union (S.A.P.G.W.U.)

15/11/2011

 

No

Registration number

Name of Trade union

Date of de-registration

1

LR2/6/2/445

South African Democratic Nurses’ Union (SADNU)

18/01/2012

2

LR2/6/2/1028

Commercial, Services and Allied Workers Union (COSAWU)   

03/02/2012

3

LR2/6/2/941

Future of South African Workers Union

16/02/2012

4

LR2/6/2/743

University of North West Staff Association (UNW)

16/02/2012

5

LR2/6/2/1576

Botshabelo Union of Mine Workers and Construction (BUMC)

28/03/2012

6

LR2/6/2/347

Education Health Church Welfare and Allied Workers’ Union (EHCWAWU)

26/04/2012

7

LR2/6/2/1064

Progressive General Employees Association of South Africa (PGEASA)

18/05/2012

8

LR2/6/2/380

Newspaper & Magazine Distributors Workers’ Union of South Africa

18/05/2012

9

LR2/6/2/1397

Democratic Furniture, Undertakers and Allied Workers Union of SA (DFUAWUSA)

18/05/2012

12

LR2/6/2/1569

South African Jockey’s Union (SAJU)

06/07/2012

13

LR2/6/2/890

South African Trade Union of Amalgamated Business Undertakings  (SATUABU)

26/08/2012

14

LR2/6/2/1568

Construction Energy Mine and Allied Workers’ Union (CEMAWU)

29/08/2012

15

LR2/6/2/1561

South African Association of Trade Union Officials (SAATUO)

10/10/2012

16

LR2/6/2/77

Broadcasting, Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union  (BEMAWU) 

24/10/2012

No

Registration number

Name of Trade union

Date of de-registration

1

LR2/6/2/928

Protector’s Workers Union (PROWU)   

07/02/2013

2

LR2/6/2/928

Karabo Labour Organisation

20/02/2013

3

LR2/6/2/952

National Canvas Union of South Africa  (N.A.C.U.S.A.)  

31/05/2013

4

LR2/6/2/1877

South African National Jockeys' Union (SANJU)

24/06/2013

5

LR2/6/2/1259

Independent Catering Commercial Farm Workers Union (ICCAFAWU)

12/08/2013

6

LR2/6/2/463

Food, Cleaning and Security Workers Union  (FOCSWU)

28/08/2013

7

LR2/6/2/260

Westcoast Workers Union/ Weskus Werkers Unie

28/08/2013

8

LR2/6/2/388

S.A. Solidariteit - Unie

06/09/2013

9

LR2/6/2/1708

National Union of Democratic and Progressive Workers (NUDPW)

09/10/2013

10

LR2/6/2/1772

Lutheran Ministers’ Union of South Africa (LUMUSA)

15/11/2013

11

LR2/6/2/153

Media Workers Association of South Africa (MWASA)

19/11/2013

No

Registration number

Name of Trade union

Date of de-registration

1

LR2/6/2/706

Oil Chemical General and Allied Workers Union (OCGAWU)

21/01/2014

2

LR2/6/2/1703

South African Government and Private Employees Organization (SAGPEO)

31/01/2014

3

LR2/6/2/695

Commercial Workers Union of South Africa (CUSA)

11/03/2014

4

LR2/6/2/615

Brick and General Workers Union (B&GWU)

11/03/2014

5

LR2/6/2/1119

South African Fishermen Trade Union (SAFTU)

31/03/2014

6

LR2/6/2/466

South African Building and Allied Workers Organisation  (SABAWO)

08/04/2014

7

LR2/6/2/1543

Independent Labour Union of South Africa (ILUSA)

10/04/2014

8

LR2/6/2/1798

Creative Workers’ Union of South Africa (CWUSA)

09/05/2014

9

LR2/6/2/1753

African National Electrical Workers Union (ANEWU)

04/07/2014

10

LR2/6/2/1396

Wood and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (WASUSA)

23/07/2014

11

LR2/6/2/55

Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Union  (J & GU)

03/11/2014

12

LR2/6/2/1768

Progressive Trade Union (PTU)

12/11/2014

20 August 2015 - NW2275

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(1)What action is taken by her department when labour inspectors find that an employee does not have a valid work permit; (2) are employees who are found to not have valid work permits removed from the work place?

Reply:

 

  1. When Labour inspectors find that an employee does not have a valid work permit, the matter will be reported to Home Affairs who has jurisdiction over such matters.
  2. The Department of Labour does not have a legal mandate or powers to remove such employees from the workplace but will refer the matter to Home Affairs to take further action.

20 August 2015 - NW2743

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Why has she waited so many years before taking drastic steps to address the shortcomings of the Compensation Fund?

Reply:

There were interventions put in place in the Compensation Fund to address the shortcomings; therefore it was premature to take drastic steps before assessing the full impact of the interventions.

20 August 2015 - NW2742

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Does the Chief Financial Officer of the Unemployment Insurance Fund have a turnaround strategy for the Compensation Fund and (b) what does the plan entail?

Reply:

(a) Yes. We have put together a plan that aims to address the basic bottlenecks in service delivery and sound financial management. It entails focusing on improving the financial administration, improving the levels of customer service in the Fund, addressing human resource constraints in the Fund.

(b) This is to be achieved by addressing the system deficiencies that prevent performance of basic financial management functions, improving access to benefits for clients though a number of initiatives which include easing the process of access to chronic medication, filling the critical vacancies required in the adjudication of claims and addressing all systems problems that contribute to slow rate of processing claims.

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20 August 2015 - NW2584

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

With reference to the new visa regulations, which according to reports from various tourism bodies have adversely affected both the tourism and hospitality industries, has she taken steps to engage with the Minister of Home Affairs in order to mitigate the risk of job losses in either of the specified industries; if so, what steps?

Reply:

I suggest the Honourable member to direct this questions to Minister of Home Affairs or Minister of Tourism.

 

20 August 2015 - NW2273

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) Do all labour inspectors have access to the necessary equipment to conduct their inspections properly and (b) what is her department doing to adequately capacitate the labour inspectors who do not have access to the necessary equipment?

Reply:

(a) Yes

(b) The Department makes provision for the procurement of the necessary or required equipment.

20 August 2015 - NW2274

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) What proposals for the revision of planning models for the inspection of valid work permits have been completed by her department, (b) how do these propose to protect vulnerable workers and (c)(i) when and (ii) where will it be published?

Reply:

(a) The Department of Labour does not have a planning model for the inspection of valid work permits as this is a legislative responsibility of the Department of the Home Affairs and South African Police.

(b) In its normal work aligned with granting of work permits the Department of Labour mere conducts inspections at work places to determine compliance with prescribed conditions of employment. Furthermore the Department notifies the Department of Home Affairs should it discover employees without valid work permits.

(c) (i) N/A and (ii) N/A

20 August 2015 - NW2586

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

With reference to question 2089 on 23 June 2025, why she has not taken disciplinary action against all senior management of the Compensation Fund who has been responsible for inadequate performance of the fund over many years? 2586. Mr M Bagraim (DA) to sk the Minister of Labour: With reference to question 2089 on 23 June 2025, why she has not taken disciplinary action against all senior management of the Compensation Fund who has been responsible for inadequate performance of the fund over many years? NW2961E Minister of Labour reply: My reply to Question No 2089, reflected that Umehluko Project was launched in August 2014 and there disciplinary measures being taken.

Reply:

My reply to Question No 2089, reflected that Umehluko Project was launched in August 2014 and there disciplinary measures being taken.

11 August 2015 - NW2275

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(1)What action is taken by her department when labour inspectors find that an employee does not have a valid work permit; (2) are employees who are found to not have valid work permits removed from the work place?

Reply:

  1. When Labour inspectors find that an employee does not have a valid work permit, the matter will be reported to Home Affairs who has jurisdiction over such matters.
  2. The Department of Labour does not have a legal mandate or powers to remove such employees from the workplace but will refer the matter to Home Affairs to take further action.

11 August 2015 - NW2584

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

With reference to the new visa regulations, which according to reports from various tourism bodies have adversely affected both the tourism and hospitality industries, has she taken steps to engage with the Minister of Home Affairs in order to mitigate the risk of job losses in either of the specified industries; if so, what steps?

Reply:

I suggest the Honourable member to direct this questions to Minister of Home Affairs or Minister of Tourism.

 

11 August 2015 - NW2744

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(1)Why did she transfer a certain person (details furnished) from the Compensation Fund without first instituting disciplinary proceedings against the specified person; (2) will disciplinary proceedings still be initiated against the specified person; if not, why not?

Reply:

 

  1. At this point transfer is the best solution
  2. No, reason being no misconduct has been established.

11 August 2015 - NW2743

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Why has she waited so many years before taking drastic steps to address the shortcomings of the Compensation Fund?

Reply:

There were interventions put in place in the Compensation Fund to address the shortcomings; therefore it was premature to take drastic steps before assessing the full impact of the interventions.

11 August 2015 - NW2742

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Does the Chief Financial Officer of the Unemployment Insurance Fund have a turnaround strategy for the Compensation Fund and (b) what does the plan entail?

Reply:

 

  1. Yes. We have put together a plan that aims to address the basic bottlenecks in service delivery and sound financial management. It entails focusing on improving the financial administration, improving the levels of customer service in the Fund, addressing human resource constraints in the Fund.
  2. This is to be achieved by addressing the system deficiencies that prevent performance of basic financial management functions, improving access to benefits for clients though a number of initiatives which include easing the process of access to chronic medication, filling the critical vacancies required in the adjudication of claims and addressing all systems problems that contribute to slow rate of processing claims.

NW3173E

11 August 2015 - NW2276

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour

How many (a) individual claims were lodged with the Compensation Fund and (b) claims were settled through payments to (i) workers or (ii) their medical service provider(s) in the (aa) 2005-06, (bb) 2006-07, (cc) 2007-08, (dd) 2008-09 and (e) 2009-10 financial years?

Reply:

Claims Processed between 2005 and 2010

Year

Claims Registered

No of Medical Payments

No of claims Paid

2005/2006

230 030

721 011

54 730

2006/2007

213 246

886 577

331 672

2007/2008

209 830

777 320

335 345

2008/2009

203 711

815 045

327 647

2009/2010

200 560

781 249

340 159

 

11 August 2015 - NW2272

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of labour

How many (a) individual claims were lodged with the Compensation Fund and(b) claims were settled through payments to (i) workers and/or (ii) their medical service provider(s) in the (aa) 2010-11, (bb) 2011-12, (cc) 2012-13, (dd) 2013-14, and (ee) 2013-15 financial years?

Reply:

 

Claims Processed between 2010 and 2015

 

Year

Claims Registered

No of Medical Payments

No of claims Paid

2010/2011

215 493

868 284

329 091

2011/2012

141 437

824 924

205 150

2012/2013

196 509

934 834

325 981

2013/2014

310 710

1 817 383

304 234

11 August 2015 - NW2274

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) What proposals for the revision of planning models for the inspection of valid work permits have been completed by her department, (b) how do these propose to protect vulnerable workers and (c)(i) when and (ii) where will it be published? NW2634E

Reply:

  1. The Department of Labour does not have a planning model for the inspection of valid work permits as this is a legislative responsibility of the Department of the Home Affairs and South African Police.
  2. In its normal work aligned with granting of work permits the Department of Labour mere conducts inspections at work places to determine compliance with prescribed conditions of employment. Furthermore the Department notifies the Department of Home Affairs should it discover employees without valid work permits.
  3. (i) N/A and (ii) N/A

11 August 2015 - NW2273

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) Do all labour inspectors have access to the necessary equipment to conduct their inspections properly and (b) what is her department doing to adequately capacitate the labour inspectors who do not have access to the necessary equipment?

Reply:

(a) Yes

(b) The Department makes provision for the procurement of the necessary or required equipment.

04 August 2015 - NW2274

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

(a) What proposals for the revision of planning models for the inspection of valid work permits have been completed by her department, (b) how do these propose to protect vulnerable workers and (c)(i) when and (ii) where will it be published? NW2634E

Reply:

 

(a)  The Department of Labour does not have a planning model for the inspection of valid work permits as this is a legislative responsibility of the Department of the Home Affairs and South African Police.

(b)  In its normal work aligned with granting of work permits the Department of Labour mere conducts inspections at work places to determine compliance with prescribed conditions of employment. Furthermore the Department notifies the Department of Home Affairs should it discover employees without valid work permits.

(c)  (i) N/A and (ii) N/A