Youths from Govan Mbeki Municipal area accuse labour brokers on unfair practices
The leaders told the police they were not picketing, but were there to speak to the labour brokers and to submit their CVs.
A large of number of unemployed youths from the Govan Mbeki Municipal area confronted local labour brokers, demanding jobs for locals on Tuesday, 8 May.
Police had to negotiate with the leaders to urge them to disperse the crowd that had blocked the gate of Fundo Park at the corner of PDP Kruger Street and Nelson Mandela Drive.
The leaders told the police they were not picketing, but were there to speak to the labour brokers and to submit their CVs.
Mr Ashley Dubazane, leader of the unemployed youth, said it is time that labour brokers and all local companies prioritise locals for employment.
He said they have been negotiating with labour brokers and companies for a long time, but their pleas were not taken seriously and they decided to demonstrate their needs.
They alleged that labour brokers conduct unfair employment practices and that some of their site agents demand bribes before employing people.
Mr Dubazane said they have evidence and information of corrupt site agents who demand bribes and sometimes hire people overnight.
He said unemployment is a serious problem in the area and that it results in the youth opting for crime and substance abuse.
He called on labour brokers to co-operate and join the fight against poverty and unemployment.
