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Department of Employment and Labour, Republic of South Africa

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    • The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour concludes after 6 Days #EndChildLabour
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    • Adoption of the outcome document and closing at the ICC in Durban, South Africa, 20 May 2022 | Moderator: Tsepiso Makwetla | Panel: Martha Newton, Gilbert Houngbo, Thulas Nxesi, Thobile Lamati, Lindokuhle Ndlovu, Max Conteh
    • A child representative contributing to the adoption of the outcome document and closing at the ICC in Durban, South Africa, 20 May 2022
    • Choir at the closing ceremony at the ICC in Durban, South Africa, 20 May 2022
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Durban Call to Action Adopted in South Africa at the Closing Ceremony of 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

Both in-person and online conference attendees adopted the document by affirming their commitment to preventing and eliminating child labour

The 5th Global Conference of the Elimination of Child Labour on 20 May 2022 closed with the adoption of ‘Durban Call to Action’ to deal with the scourge of child labour. The conference was a collaboration between the South African Government, the ILO, Social Partners, International Organisations and other stakeholders.…

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    • Children attending The 5th Global Conference to Eliminate Child Labour at the ICC in Durban, South Africa, 19 May 2022
    • Attendees at The 5th Global Conference to Eliminate Child Labour at the ICC in Durban, South Africa, 19 May 2022
    • Children’s forum on the 5th Day at the conference at the ICC in Durban, South Africa, 19 May 2022
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The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in South Africa Nears its End, Knowledge Building and Awareness-Raising to Fight against Child Labour are Important

This was the first time the conference was held on African soil, and history was made when children were included and given a voice in the conference for the first time

The 5th International Global Conference to Eliminate Child Labour's fifth and final day of side events and thematic panel sessions concluded on Thursday, 19 May 2022 at the ICC in Durban, South Africa. Panel discussions were productive and valuable, paving the way for a commitment to end child labour. This was…

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    • The Fourth Day of The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Durban, SA
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    • Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment of Nigeria in Durban, South Africa
    • Joni Musabayana, Director, ILO Decent Work Team for Eastern and Southern Africa, Country Office for Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa (ILO) and His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment of Nigeria in Durban, South Africa
    • Thematic panel on decent Jobs for youth and eliminating hazardous employment in Durban, South Africa, 18 May 2022
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The Time to Accelerate Action is Now, the Fourth Day of the 5th Global Conference to Eliminate Child Labour Continued in South Africa

This hybrid event, with sessions available both in-person and online, has drawn nearly 13,000 viewers on the live stream and hundreds more in-person since its inception

The campaign to #EndChildLabour was carried on at the International Convention on the Rights of the Child (ICC) in Durban, South Africa. The fourth day of the conference was jam-packed with stimulating and enlightening discussions. This hybrid event, with sessions available both in-person and online, has drawn nearly 13,000 viewers…

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    • The Third Day of The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Durban, SA
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    • Siviwe Mbonyana, From the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament with Boitumelo Moloi, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, South Africa
    • Thematic Panel 3 - African Union session on Policy priorities to end child labour in Africa in Durban, South Africa
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Children need to be at the centre, they need to be protected and valued, together we need to #EndChildLabour

A key element to the elimination of Child labour that was focus of the day was the tool of education

Attendees arrived early at the Durban ICC to start preparing for the enlightening day ahead. The day included nine side events and four thematic panels. Sessions covered a variety of topics from education, climate change and skills development all in support of the elimination of child labour. A key element…

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    • The Second Day of The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Durban, SA
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    • Lucky Agbavor, a former child labourer from Ghana at the Conference on the 16th May 2022
    • Panel Discussion on Setting Global Priorities on the 16th May 2022 at the Conference
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Nations and Delegates Unite to #EndChildLabour on the Second Day of the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

ILO Director General, opened the first discussions of the day by highlighting the key priorities of the conference and noting the importance of sustaining global progress on the elimination of child labour

On Monday, 16 May 2022, the second day of the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour continued at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban, South Africa where various representatives provided empowering insights to #EndChildLabour. Various panel discussion groups occurred throughout the day with a wide variety…

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    • The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour kicked off in Durban, South Africa
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    • South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening of The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour on 15th May 2022
    • The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour started at the Durban ICC in South Africa on 15th May 2022
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The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour kicked off in Durban, South Africa

Child labour perpetuates the cycle of poverty, denying young people the education they need to improve their circumstances

On Sunday, 15 May 2022 the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour started at the Durban ICC in South Africa. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about child labour and accelerate progress to elimination. It will run daily until Friday, 20 May 2022. The…

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Employment and Labour Minister Nxesi Formally Launches South Africa’s Hosting of a Global Conference to Discuss Urgent Interventions to Tackle Child Labour

The conference will take place at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi formally launched the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour which will be held from 15-20 May in South Africa to help find solutions toward the elimination of child labour. “The time is therefore opportune for the global community to converge on…

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Two-year anniversary of the UIF’s COVID-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS)

The Scheme was primarily formed to save jobs and ease the financial burden on businesses

The 26 of March 2022 marked the two-year anniversary since I publicly announced that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), an entity of the Department of Employment and Labour, established the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS).   The Scheme was primarily formed to save jobs and ease the financial burden…

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Employment and Labour Joint Mega Blitz Inspections sends a stern warning to non-Compliant Employers in the Joe Gqabi District

The areas of non-compliance range from underpayment of wages, non-payment of overtime and Sundays, non-provision of payslips, attendance registers and contracts of employment

A joint mega blitz inspection in the Joe Gqabi District led by the Provincial Chief Inspector, Patiswa Mbongwana saw 78 workplaces in the Wholesale and Retail, Miscellaneous including salons and funeral parlours, EPWP and Hospitality sectors inspected from the 01 to 04 March 2022 focusing on Maletswai, Sterkspruit, Ventersdorp, Jamestown,…

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Employment and labour mega blitz inspection update- Limpopo

The mega blitz inspections started on Monday, 28 February 2022, focusing on Hospitality and Road Freight and Logistics sectors

The Department of Employment and Labour: Limpopo Province’s mega blitz inspections continued in all the districts of the province and several establishments were found to be non-complying with labour legislation. The mega blitz inspections started on Monday, 28 February 2022, focusing on Hospitality and Road Freight and Logistics sectors and…

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