The Department of Labour has closed three offices in the Western Cape following confirmed Covid-19 cases.
The positive cases were recorded at the Mitchell Plain Labour Centre, the Nyanga satellite office and at the Paarl Labour Centre.
Department spokesperson Teboho Thejane said employees tested positive and expected the Cape offices were expected to be closed for the week. In Pretoria, they said the UIF head office closing would not affect payments being made, but they did say the closure of the office could affect operations. hief director for operations, Mawele Ntamo, said the officials had interacted with other employees who were working at the labour centres. Ntamo said the department had been conducting regular assessments of staff which includes daily health checks and temperature screening.
“Our officials are an important cog of the working of the South African economy and as such, we will also ensure that they are as safe as possible.", he said.
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