Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973)

Chapter VI : Compensation Generally

83. Benefits to widows of pensioners and widows entitled to pension
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(1)If a person who was entitled to a pension under the previous Act and to whom a one-sum benefit was not awarded in lieu of such pension, has died, the commissioner shall award to his widow a one-sum benefit of R31 420.

 

(2)If a widow was immediately before the commencement of this Act entitled to a pension under the previous Act, such widow shall, as from the fixed date, be entitled to a monthly pension of R401.

 

[Section 83 substituted by section 30 of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Amendment Act, No. 208 of 1993]