Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973)NoticesIncrease of Pension BenefitsNotice No. 4387 of 2024 |
Notice No. 4387
16 February 2024
GG 50138
Department of Health
I, Dr MJ Phaahla, Minister of Health, hereby in terms of Section 105A of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973), with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, increase benefits which are payable from the State Account of the Compensation Fund as follows:
| 1. | Increase pension benefits by CPI of 5.3% per pensioner beneficiary per month with effect from 1 April 2023; |
| 2. | Increase the one-sum benefit payable to the widow of the deceased pensioner from R49 775 to R52 413 with effect from 1 April 2023. |
Dr MJ Phaahla, MP
Minister of Health
Date: 27/10/2023