ANC Parliamentary Study Group on Employment and Labour expresses support for Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth's intervention in the Pick n Pay retrenchment crisis, advocating for fair labour practices and job security.
The African National Congress Parliamentary Study Group on Employment and Labour has welcomed the intervention by Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth in the ongoing retrenchment dispute at retail giant Pick n Pay, which placed more than 22,000 jobs at risk.
The Study Group said the Minister’s intervention reflected “a proactive and necessary response to urgent labour market challenges,” following a Section 189 restructuring process initiated by the retailer in May 2026.
According to the ANC, Pick n Pay’s proposed restructuring included changes to Sunday pay, increased weekend shifts, and greater scheduling flexibility, measures the company argued were aimed at restoring profitability but which raised concerns over job security and fair labour practices.
“The initial Section 189 notice served by Pick n Pay in May 2026 revealed the company's intent to restructure and reduce labour costs,” said the party.
