New partnership aims to create 300 jobs in KwaZulu-Natal

A NEW public partnership between the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Bata Shoes will make a dent in the province's labour market with the 300 direct jobs that are set to be created.

- SIPHO JACK

The two entities solidified their commitment through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards economic revitalisation in the area of uMsinga, in the uMzinyathi District Municipality, northern KZN.

MEC Martin Meyers, alongside his counterpart from Economic Development, Rev. Musa Zondi, visited what was once a government building in uMsinga that is now poised to become home to the Bata shoe factory. According to Public Works' spokesperson, Steve Bhengu, the inspection of the property in question aimed to identify ways to effectively leverage state-owned assets to stimulate the economy and create employment opportunities.