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Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>A CDD statement claims that among those affected are miners in the village of Ressano Garcia, Maputo province, who have worked in South Africa for more than three decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese payments have not been made for more than ten years, putting them [the former miners] in a situation of unparalleled poverty and suffering,\u201d the CDD note reads.<\/p>\n

The government, the CDD says, is \u201cevading\u201d its obligations and violating the Constitution and social security legislation, as the former miners have made contributions as per the regulations.<\/p>\n

Serious problems in the community<\/b><\/p>\n

Funeral allowances to which former miners are entitled are not being paid either.<\/p>\n

Statutory amounts \u201cmust be paid within 24 hours after the communication of the ex-miner\u2019s death, the amount estimated at SAR39,000 [around 139.898.meticais or \u20ac2,225],\u201d reads the CDD communique.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis situation is creating serious problems in Ressano Garcia, as the children of former miners are marginalised and, although many have successfully completed secondary education, they have no opportunity to complete their studies,\u201d the CDD says.<\/p>\n

Parents\u2019 inability to pay for studies creates a context in which drug and alcohol abuse flourishes, the CDD maintains.<\/p>\n

The NGO notes that the government has closed an office to assist miners in Ressano Garcia, further dampening expectations of a quick resolution to the problems plaguing the former expat workers.<\/p>\n

\u201cContempt and lack of consideration\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cSuch behaviour by the senior leaders of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security reveals contempt and lack of consideration for the former miners,\u201d the CDD comments.<\/p>\n

The CDD notes that Ministry of Labour and Social Security officials met the former miners in Ressano Garcia in August, 2021, but to no effect. Minister Margaria Talapa has yet to meet the group in person, despite repeated requests.<\/p>\n

The Mozambican Ministry of Labour and Social Security failed to respond to repeated questions from Lusa about the CDD\u2019s accusations.<\/p>\n

Former miners who worked for more than 30 years in South Africa are being wronged by the Government and the recruitment agency TEBA<\/p>\n

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