South Africa
Minister looks into regulation of foreign truck drivers─── 07:21 Thu, 28 Oct 2021
Fikile Mbalula. File image/eNCA
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says new regulations are being looked at to limit the employment of foreign truck drivers.
Mbalula says the matter is before Parliament and should be resolved by the end of November.
Truck drivers have been blocking roads, protesting against the employment of foreign nationals in the sector.
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Mbalula says they've met with the disgruntled workers and have managed to quell the protest.
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"We have equally taken note of allegations that employers take advantage of the lack of clarity in our regulations."
