Observation (CEACR) - adoptée 1994, publiée 81ème session CIT (1994)

Convention (n° 89) sur le travail de nuit (femmes) (révisée), 1948 - Afrique du Sud (Ratification: 1950)

In its previous comments, the Committee noted that under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1983, the Labour Relations Act, 1956, and the Wage Act, 1975, the prohibition of the night work of women had been abolished. It once again hoped that the Government would re-examine the situation in the light of the obligations deriving from the ratification of the Convention.

The Committee notes from the Government's report that national legislation does not establish a distinction between men and women workers and therefore does not contain any provision prohibiting the night work of women. It also notes the Government's statement that, if it once again became a Member of the ILO, it would envisage ratifying Convention No. 171.

The Committee hopes that the Government will be in a position to supply information on any progress achieved in this respect.