Notice No. 989

19 October 2007

Department of Labour

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993), as amended

The Minister of Labour intends to increase in terms of section 57(1) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993), the 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)(ii) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993), award a 85% CPI purchasing power catch-up increase and a further 6.1% with effect from 1 April 2008.