Parliament, Friday, 8 June 2018 – The portfolio committees on Labour and Trade and Industry will have a joint meeting on Wednesday (13 June 2018) on matters involving horse groomers in the country.
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Labour Mr Lemias Mashile said the meeting is the consequence of an investigation by the Department of Trade and Industry into the abuses of workers in the horse racing industry. “We understand some issues in the investigation were labour related hence it became important that the committees receive a briefing jointly. No industry is forgotten including horse racing” said Mr Mashile
Mr Mashile said it is important for Parliament to jump into action when horse groomers raise complaints with Parliament. Horse groomers association in the country had complained about the conditions of work, not being paid accordingly and on time and not being recognised in decision making in the industry.
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON LABOUR, MR LEMIAS MASHILE.
For media enquiries or interviews with the Chairpersons, please contact the Committee’s Media Officer:
Name: Sibongile Maputi (Mr)
Tel: 021 403 8041
Cell: 081 052 6060
E-mail: smaputi@parliament.gov.za
Arrange a tour