PRESIDENCY UPDATE
Ramaphosa’s public jobs scheme in doubt
Future of the presidential public employment programme is uncertain as concerns grow that it will not be funded in the budget
10 February 2021 - 05:10
The future of the presidential public employment programme, which promised to put 700,000 people into temporary jobs over six months as a major part of the Covid-19 economic stimulus package, is uncertain as concerns grow that it will not be funded in the budget.
In his speech at the announcement of the R500bn stimulus package in April last year, Ramaphosa promised backing of R100bn while championing the initiative...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.