The MK Party has strongly criticized the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs' decision to end contracts for older South Africans participating in the Community Work Programme (CWP). They argue the move, affecting over 65,000 people, is insensitive amidst a 32.9% unemployment rate and betrays promises made in Circular 07 of 2024. The party accuses the ANC-led GNU of prioritizing budget cuts over the wellbeing of vulnerable workers and calls for immediate reversal of the decision.
MK Party slams GNU over termination of CWP contracts for older South Africa ns amid unprecedented unemployment
The decision, which affects over 65,000 South Africans, comes amid an unemployment crisis, with the official rate at 32.9%. “This betrayal confirms what South Africans have long suspected: the GNU’s word is worth nothing. The excuse of budget cuts rings hollow when the so-called GNU Cabinet remains bloated, wasteful, and self-serving, siphoning public funds for ministerial perks and luxury,” said MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela., was introduced during the former president Jacob Zuma’s tenure, aimed to alleviate poverty and unemployment by creating one million jobs.
The party labelled it as “particularly heartless” and anti-worker, saying participants aged 55 and older were already excluded from many job opportunities.
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