Labour Centre reportedly closed due to renovations
With the Malelane Labour Centre reportedly closed for renovations, clients are urged to visit the centre in Mbombela to conduct their business.
MALALANE – For the past few weeks, Nkomazi residents found the local Labour Centre closed and had to queue on the sidewalk to complete their business.
Following complaints from the community, Corridor Gazette contacted the Department of Labour to clarify the situation.
According to Mr Tony Mphahlele, the provincial communication officer, the centre is temporarily closed to the public due to renovations.
The department reportedly sent the municipality the information regarding the closure, and a message was broadcasted on Ligwalagwala FM and Nkomazi FM.
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A complainant told the newspaper that the building did not comply with safety standards.
The Department of Labour declined to comment on the matter, or elaborate on the renovations taking place.
Mphahlele stated that the Department of Labour’s services in Malalane are “being rendered in a garage that is in the vicinity of the Labour Centre. Our committed officials are walking the extra mile to meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders.”
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The Labour Centre deals with a variety of employment-related issues, such as compensation for occupational injuries and diseases, employment equity and Unemployment Insurance Fund.
The Department of Labour apologised to its clients for the unforeseen inconvenience, and advised them to utilise the services of the Mbombela Labour Centre for the time being.
