EPWP workers protest for a third time
Yet another protest took place in the CBD regarding the EPWP workers who claim they were unfairly dismissed.
Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers took to the streets for the third time, demanding the reinstatement of their jobs.
Throughout October, the Krugersdorp News has reported on multiple protests by EPWP workers outside Town Hall. Today, October 29, at around 10:00, protesters gathered once more, with Quin Dodo stating that they were hoping the mayor would come out to address them.
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Mogale City Local Municipality communications officer Refilwe Mahlangu said in their previous statement they will be engaging with the Department of Labour to find solutions to ensure that workers are paid.
“The municipality’s payroll section has been in talks with the Gauteng Department of Labour regarding terminated EPWP workers being unable to claim their UIF payments. A meeting has been scheduled to discuss the claims of the workers who have been terminated,” she said.
• Read the initial article here: Angry EPWP workers cause unrest in CBD
She added the payroll personnel is continuing to complete UI-19 forms in the department which will only be processed after the meeting with Mogale City officials.
“The Department of Labour also cited previous fraud incidents where individuals would fake payslips and bank statements for claims. As a result, Mogale City’s chief finance officer has tightened due diligence processes to mitigate fraud. This will be a lengthy process so we have asked all workers to be patient as we try to resolve this matter,” Mahlangu concluded.
