The Department of Employment and Labour in the Free State has closed down its Petrusburg Labour Centre following an attack on one of its officials.
The department has declined to provide further details on the attack.
The department’s Spokesperson, Tshego Mogapi says staff members have been traumatised, and they are concerned for their safety. She says the centre will resume operations on Wednesday, and police are investigating the incident.
In October, the Petrusburg Labour Centre was temporarily closed down following community threats directed at staff.
The Department of Employment and Labour in the Free State hereby informs clients and stakeholders of the temporary closure of the Petrusburg Labour Centre following a serious attack on one of the officials. #Yazini #ServicedeliveryZA #GovZAUpdates pic.twitter.com/cfYx0D4UB5
— Department of Employment and Labour (@deptoflabour) December 8, 2025
