Notice No. 421

5 May 2006

Department of Labour

Under section 57(1) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 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 No. 130 of1993), by 2% in respect of accidents which occurred before 1 April 2005 as well as occupational diseases which were diagnosed before 1 April 2005 with effect from 1 April 2006 by 2%.

M M S Mdladlana

Minister of Labour