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Blow for workers: No MGNREGA work during lockdown period

Updated: Share Article AAA MGNREGA is an important source of employment in rural areas, especially in North Karnataka which has seen heavy migration of people to urban centres in search of work.   | Photo Credit: File Photo In a development that will hit the livelihood of rural workers for a fortnight in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State government has stopped work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). While the daily earnings have come to a standstill since Monday, when the lockdown commenced, alternatives are being chalked out still. The decision will hit about one lakh households across the State who would otherwise have received employment during this period. In fact, about 10,000 migrant workers who returned to their villages had also been issued job cards for employment.

Corruption makes us angry as honest citizens – Dr TT Cholo

April 27 marked 27 years since SA’s first democratic elections as a result of the attainment of political freedom and democracy. Liberation struggle stalwart and labour activist, Dr Tlou Theophilus Cholo is one of those who played a critical role in the achievement of freedom.

Land occupations in District Six another headache for restitution, committee hears

Supplied At a Human Settlements Standing Committee briefing on Wednesday, the City of Cape Town said land occupations were a concern. The committee met to get clarity on the delays that have marred the Phase 3 redevelopment of District Six According to the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, the completion of the programme was scheduled for August 2024 at an estimated cost of R1.87 billion. Ongoing land occupations in District Six, Cape Town, could cause further delays in the restitution of claimants. At a Human Settlements Standing Committee briefing, the City of Cape Town said land occupations in the area were a concern.

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