Agricultural graduates can help address the shortage of AAPs, ensuring farmers receive the support they need to adapt to climate change. #UnemployedAgricGraduates
The shortage of AAPs is hindering the adoption of climate-resilient agriculture practices, putting rural food security at risk. #UnemployedAgricGraduates
AAPs are essential for providing farmers with critical information and knowledge, enabling them to access markets and improve productivity. #UnemployedAgricGraduates
@Treasury_RSA we are also graduates with equal rights like every graduates in other sectors, we deserve to be employed and service our farmers.#UnemployedAgricGraduates
HAPPENING NOW
Graduates camp outside Department of Agriculture offices requesting re-employment after they were unfairly dismissed.
On Tuesday, unemployed graduates set up a camp outside Department of Agriculture in Pretoria to hand over memorandum asking for re-employment.
They are saying they will camp outside until the Minister Thoko Didiza and President Cyril Ramaphosa respond to their memorandum and demands.. They are requesting for re-employment of more than 4000 Assistant Agricultural Practitioners. Their contracts was terminated regardless of the 3 years sustainable contract promised to AAPs who met the following criteria, Registered with SACNASP and Not currently a beneficiary of any government grant
They are reportedly being chased away by Metro police.
@ThokoDidiza@CyrilRamaphosa
HAPPENING NOW
Graduates camp outside Department of Agriculture offices requesting re-employment after they were unfairly dismissed.
On Tuesday, unemployed graduates set up a camp outside Department of Agriculture in Pretoria to hand over memorandum asking for re-employment.
They are saying they will camp outside until the Minister Thoko Didiza and President Cyril Ramaphosa respond to their memorandum and demands.. They are requesting for re-employment of more than 4000 Assistant Agricultural Practitioners. Their contracts was terminated regardless of the 3 years sustainable contract promised to AAPs who met the following criteria, Registered with SACNASP and Not currently a beneficiary of any government grant
They are reportedly being chased away by Metro police.
@ThokoDidiza@CyrilRamaphosa
It's disheartening to see young graduates facing such uncertainty and injustice in their pursuit of meaningful employment. Their determination to stand up for their rights is commendable, but it's also a stark reminder of the challenges many face in accessing fair opportunities in the job market. It's crucial for authorities to address their grievances promptly and ensure that promises made to these graduates are honored, fostering trust and accountability in the process.