Increase in monthly pensions

Under section 57(1) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act 130 of 1993), I, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana, Minister of Labour, hereby prescribe an increase in monthly pensions payable in terms of sections 39(1)(c) and (d) and 40(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1941 (Act No. 30 of 1941), and in terms of sections 49(1)(a) and 54(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act 130 of 1993), by 6% in respect of accidents which occurred before 1 March 2000 as well as occupational diseases which were diagnosed before 1 March 2000 with effect from 1 March 2001.