Notice No. 383

3 May 2011

Department of Labour

Under section 57(1) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No 130 of 1993), I, Mildred Nelisiwe Oliphant, 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)(i) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993), by 4.6% + 90 % catch up purchasing power in respect of accidents which occurred before 1 April 2010 as well as occupational diseases which were diagnosed before 1 April 2010, with a pro-rata increase applicable for accidents that occurred and occupational diseases that were diagnosed from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 with effect from 1 April 2011.

The Table - "Schedule of Pension Increases effective 1 April 2011" can be found in Government Gazette No. 34251 dated 3 May 2011.