NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION NO: NW2783A
2392 Dr C P Mulder (VF Plus) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF LABOUR:
1) How many Zimbabwean Migrant workers were dismissed without the necessary
severance packages being paid to them, financial claims instituted in
terms of the Bilateral Agreement that was signed on 1 October 2004.
2) (a) In which industries were the migrant workers employed (b) what was
the total amount paid to the workers (c) what was the total amount per
industry paid to each Zimbabwean migrant worker.
3) Whether she or her Department instituted any steps to ensure that the
correct procedure is followed when the services of migrant workers are
terminated, if not, why not, if so a) what steps and b) what are the
relevant details.
NW2783A
MINISTER OF LABOUR RESPONSE:
Question 1
CCMA is the Department of Labourâs entity, therefore information can be
obtained from CCMA as the jurisdiction to deal with dismissals lies with
the CCMA.
Question 2
Migrant Workers are found in almost all industries and sectors of the
economy, specific information in this regard can be sourced from the
Department of Home Affairs as they are responsible for issuing Migrant
Workersâ permits.
Question 3
The Department in its responsibility to ensure a right to fair labour
practices for everyone, provides advice to both employers and employees
about their obligations and rights irrespective of whether they are
immigrants or South African citizens.