BOFEPUSU Presentation At ILO

Monday, June 19, 2017

The Public Service Act was just gazetted, which will replace the Public Service Act of 2008. In our view, this new Act is not fully in line with ILO principles on freedom of association.

For instance:

Section 2(1) defines “Appointing Authority” as any person who has the power, whether delegated or otherwise, to appoint any person to office in the public service and to exercise disciplinary control over that employee. The word ‘otherwise’ is ambiguous and may be interpreted to open up a delegation scope without limit.

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BOFEPUSU Presentation At ILO

The Public Service Act was just gazetted, which will replace the Public Service Act of 2008. In our view, this new Act is not fully in line with ILO principles on freedom of association.

After Rollers split, Sebata push ahead with Lions

Gunners, Sithole spat resolved

Khama, Masisi should rise above personal differences

The last laugh

Khama blames Masisi, Magosi for causing forensic audit

Hope for ex-mine workers to claim compensation for silicosis, TB

Boko’s key appointments so far

Boko's P100 billion 'Butterfly' headache

Khama, Masisi should rise above personal differences