Seasonal farmworkers plead with Labour Minister to assist with UIF concerns

On Thursday the Women on Farms Project hosted a UIF Indaba in Worcester. Over 200 people from across the province gathered at a local hall and Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi joined via video.

One seasonal farmworker from De Doorns said they were serviced by only three staff members who also saw to other towns.

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