Cabinet statement on declaration
of 2 May 2008 as a public holiday
19 March 2008
At its meeting this morning, Cabinet
endorsed the proposal that the 2nd of May
2008 be declared a public holiday to
compensate workers for losing a public
holiday as a result of Human Rights Day
falling on the same day as Good Friday. This
decision follows proposals from a number of
stakeholders including trade unions.
The President will shortly publish a
proclamation in the Government Gazette
formally declaring 2 May 2008 as public
holiday. This Proclamation will be issued in
terms of the Public Holidays Act 36 of 1994.
Enquiries :
Themba Maseko (Government Spokesperson)
Cell: 083 645 0810
Issued by: Government Communications (Gcis)
19 March 2008
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