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Public hearings on national minimum wage to kick off in W Cape

Public hearings on national minimum wage to kick off in W Cape

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3rd November 2014

By: Natalie Greve

Creamer Media Contributing Editor Online

  

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Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Labour is scheduled to start nationwide public hearings on the national minimum wage in Gugulethu and Worcester, in the Western Cape, on November 7 and 8.

In a statement, committee chairperson Lumka Yengeni said the national minimum wage was aimed at improving the lives of the poor and the vulnerable groups in society.

“Parliament is seeking the input of all South Africans as required by the Constitution. The Committee will make this process as inclusive and thorough as possible,” she outlined.

Yengeni described the debate on the national minimum wage as “sensitive”, adding that it should be dealt with cautiously to lessen any negative foreseeable impact on economic growth and job creation.

“The national minimum wage will [not necessarily] eradicate poverty, but rather make a difference in the lives of those vulnerable workers who are not able to put food on the table for their families, and often cannot afford basic items,” she asserted.

She said the committee was aware of the “negative propaganda” of those opposed to the introduction of the national minimum wage.

“Parliament will be guided by what the majority says, particularly those who are vulnerable and will be rescued by the implementation of the national minimum wage,” she said.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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