Meetings to be held in De Doorns to address workers' concerns

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 Two mass meetings will be held in De Doorns, in the Western Cape, at the weekend to address farm workers' concerns, and to help farmers come to terms with the new minimum wage in the sector.

Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe is expected to address workers and farmers tomorrow, about issues raised at his first meeting in the area in February.

Farming towns across the province came to a standstill between November and February during protests by workers against poor wages and harsh living conditions.

De Doorns was the epicenter of the protest action.

The protests led to Labour Minister, Mildred Oliphant increasing the daily minimum wage for farm workers to R105, after input by farmers and workers.