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TimesLIVE reports that Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi convened a late-night meeting last Thursday with directors-general and heads of departments (HODs) in the wake of confusion over employment contracts in respect of his jobs-drive initiative.
This followed a clash in communication from the provincial government about the employment of thousands of expanded public works programme (EPWP) ‘green army’ workers. On Wednesday Lesufi had shared a photo of a letter, signed under the name of acting head of the agriculture, rural development and environment department in Gauteng Khulekani Mase, informing EPWP employees their contracts were ending. He, however, said the workers remained employed and that he would iron matters out with HODs. Lesufi was adamant he had a plan for workers whose contracts had expired. The “green army” was launched last May under the EPWP and focused on waste management and food security in Gauteng as part of Lesufi's jobs drive. It employed more than 6,000 people. Confusion and panic arose as people believed other workers would be affected, with concern being expressed about the future of the Nasi iSpani programme, which offers internship opportunities across a wide range of fields. Provincial government spokesperson Sizwe Palma dismissed speculation that the employment initiative was coming to an end.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Modiegi Mashamaite at TimesLIVE
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