Intervention Categories: Environmental measures; Legal and policy; Enforcement actions
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Overview: The Government of South Africa is increasing inspections of such workplaces.
This measure was taken after the government received complaints that employers were not providing a safe workplace for employees, often by failing to provide personal protective equipment.
The Government is planning to publicly publish the names of companies that breach health and safety regulations.
Full details here: https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-thulas-nxesi-labour-arrangements-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28-mar-2020