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From Geneva to the World: South Africa’s Unstoppable Rise in Shaping the Future of Work
14/06/2026
Deputy Minister, Jomo Sibiya leads High-Impact Joint Blitz Inspection Conducted in Tshwane
13/06/2026
Minister of Employment and Labour, South Africa, Ms Nomakhosazana Meth elected Vice Chairperson of ILO Government Group
13/06/2026
Department of Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya Leads High-Impact Blitz Inspections in Thaba Nchu, Uncovers Widespread Labour Law Violations
12/06/2026
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth leads South Africa’s engagement at ILC, commits to strengthened action on employment equity.
11/06/2026
Departmental response to concerns regarding the handling of recruitment documents
09/06/2026
South Africa Secures Overwhelming Support At ILO Committee On Application Of Standards
04/06/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth intervenes in looming Pick n Pay retrenchment of 22 000 Workers, in a six-hour marathon meeting; commends leadership for choosing dialogue over dispute
04/06/2026
Zero Tolerance to corruption as Minister Nomakhosazana Meth welcomes SIU Investigation into UIF and PSIRA Training Contracts
04/06/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth rejects baseless allegations, affirms full legal compliance in Acting Director-General Appointment
02/06/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth welcomes Constitutional Court Judgement in the case between NEASA, Sakeliga & Others against the Minister regarding the Employment Equity Regulations and 5-Year Sector EE Targets
28/05/2026
Minister Meth corrects misinformation regarding UIF Online Claims platform
25/05/2026
Compensation Fund strengthens anti-fraud controls and records a significant reduction in fraud losses
21/05/2026
Department affirms critical role of independent courts and rule of law – ILO has not yet considered merits of Solidarity’s complaint
21/05/2026
Statement on the International Court of Justice’s confirmation of the right to strike under Convention 87
21/05/2026
Department of Employment and Labour commends Hawks for arrests In R27 Million TERS Fraud Scheme
18/05/2026
Minister of Employment and Labour reacts to the Stats SA Q1: 2026 Quarterly Labour Force Survey
13/05/2026
Message from the Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms Nomakhosazana Meth, on the occasion of Workers’ Day 2026: "Restoring Dignity through Opportunity and Protection”
01/05/2026
Workers must assert their right to dignity, safety, and fair treatment – Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala
24/04/2026
“A workplace cannot be considered safe if workers are protected from machinery but exposed to chronic stress” warns Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya
24/04/2026
Department of Employment and Labour sets a new threshold in the protection of employees
21/04/2026
Government Drives Youth Opportunities in Daggakraal, Empowering Youth for the World of Work.
20/04/2026
Sandton Labour Centre will close provisionally due to infrastructural improvements and upgrades.
20/04/2026
Department of Employment and Labour unequivocally distances itself from unlawful and unauthorised acts masquerading as Labour inspections
08/04/2026
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya urges strict compliance with South African labour laws – as Chinese business owners commit to “lawful and compliant operations”
31/03/2026
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth Urges Business-Government Partnership to Tackle Free State Unemployment.
26/03/2026
The Minister of Employment and Labour welcomes the Supreme Court of Appeal Order in the case Between National Employers’ Association of South Africa (Neasa) & another against the Minister of Employment and Labour & others regarding the Employment Equity R
23/03/2026
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya calls for consequences for noncompliance
19/03/2026
We need to protect our young workers -Bulelwa Huna
18/03/2026
Every worker has the right to return home safe and healthy at the end of every working day – Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya
17/03/2026
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