Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Chapter XA : Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement93C. Powers of entry |
| (1) | An inspector may enter a home or any other place only— |
| (a) | with the consent of the owner or occupier; or |
| (b) | authorised to do so in writing in terms of subsection (2). |
| (2) | The Labour Court may issue an authorisation contemplated in subsection (1)(b) only on written application and on notice by an inspector who states under oath or affirmation the reasons for the need to enter a place in order to monitor or enforce compliance with this Act. |
| (3) | If it is practical to do so, the employer and a trade union representative shall be notified that an inspector is present at a workplace and of the reason for the inspection. |
[Section 93C inserted by section 59 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022, Notice No. 3294, GG48431 dated 17 April 2023 - effective 23 January 2026 per (a) of Proclamation Notice 306, GG53990 dated 23 January 2026]