The Department of Employment and Labour in Makhado, Limpopo, has closed after it was issued with a prohibition notice following a shortage of water for three consecutive weeks.

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Inspector closed the office under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993, prohibiting the continuing use of the building effective immediately. “The office was closed due to an unpleasant odour emanating from the ablution facilities. There has not been water in the office for some time, which poses serious health risks to the officials and clients,” the department said in a statement on Monday. Acting Provincial Chief Inspector, Reckson Tshishivheli, said the department was aware of the inconvenience that the closure would cause to its clients, however, the health and safety of clients and staff remained a priority. Tshishivheli advised that citizens could in the meantime visit the nearest labour centre in Thohoyandou (UIF Building, next to BP Garage and Musina Corner DS Hendrico and Irwin Streets).

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