Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)NoticesHousing and Living Conditions Standard for the Minerals IndustryHousing and Living Conditions Standard for the Minerals Industry 20195. New Mining Rights |
| 5.1 | A new mining right holder must within a period of twelve months from the date of granting of the mining right consult with organized labour, relevant municipality and the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation regarding its mine employee housing and living conditions needs. |
| 5.2 | A mining right holder must after consultation with stakeholders referred to in 5.1 develop an Employer Assisted Housing Scheme. |
| 5.3 | The scheme referred to in paragraph 5.2 must be submitted to the department for noting and recording. |
| 5.4 | An employer assisted housing scheme must make provision for the following housing options: |
| (a) | Private home ownership |
| (b) | Government subsidized Housing; |
| (c) | Rental accommodation; and |
| (d) | Living out allowance. |
| 5.5 | The employer assisted scheme must also make provision for differentiated financial solutions for mine employees. |
