South Africa: Workers' Rights Essential to Building an Inclusive Economy

South Africa: Workers' Rights Essential to Building an Inclusive Economy

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the need for collective action to drive inclusive economic growth and job creation, while safeguarding the rights and gains of South African workers.

“We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy” – Ramaphosa - POWER 98.7

President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed his governance to a considerate labour sector. This is following the observation of Workers’ Day, which was commemorated across the world in honour of the struggles of workers for fair labour standards and conditions of work.He said the introduction of the minimum wage law has reduced the salary gap. “Following extensive consultation with business, labour and civil society, in 2019 we introduced a National…

South Africa will continue to use its "progressive" labour laws to correct the imbalances of the past, says President Ramaphosa.

#WorkersDay: Evolution of SA labour laws

Image source: [[https://www.freepik.com/ Freepik]]South Africa celebrated Workers' Day last week to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the South African workforce. The day was also an opportunity for employers to reflect on the evolving legal landscape shaping employment in the country. There have been notable updates in South African employment law, with these significant regulatory shifts likely to impact employees, employers and the …