Victory for officials living abroad

In a victory judgment for public servants deployed abroad, the Pretoria High Court has ordered certain amendments to the Public Service Act. These would in future compel the government to extend financial and other benefits to children to whom the official holds parental responsibilities.

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Source: Pretoria News

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