NOTICES:

COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES ACT 130 OF 1993

INCREASE IN MONTHLY PENSIONS

The Minister of Employment and Labour issued a notice of intention to increase monthly pensions payable in terms of sections 49(4) and 54(1)(a – d) with 7.5 % with regards to accidents which occurred before 31st March 2023 as well as occupational diseases which were diagnosed before 31st March 2023. The increase will be effective from 1 April 2023. Interested parties were invited to submit written comments to the Compensation Commissioner, within 60 days of publication of the Notice.
Published under Government Notice 1668, Government Gazette 48187 of 10 March 2023.

FORM CF-2A FOR 2022 RETURN OF EARNINGS

The acting Compensation Commissioner published the CF-2A Form for 2022 ROE as well as the explanation note.
Published under General Notice 1723, Government Gazette 48337 of 30 March 2023.

ANNUAL INCREASE IN MEDICAL TARIFFS FOR DOCTORS AND PATHOLOGY

The Minister of Employment and Labour prescribed the scale of “Fees for Medical Aid” payable under section 76, w.e.f. 1 April 2023.
• Doctors and Pathology – Gen. N 1713, GG 48312 of 28 March 2023.
• Chiropractor – Gen. N 1709, GG48308 of 27 March 2023
• Private Hospital – Gen. N 1704, GG 48303 of 27 March 2023.
• Ambulance – Gen. N 1710, GG 48309 of 27 March 2023
• Renal Care – Gen. N 1702, GG 48301 of 27 March 2023
• Physiotherapy – Gen. N 1701, GG 48300 of 27 March 2023
• Orthotics and prosthetics – Gen. N 1700, GG 48299 of 27 March 2023
• Occupational Therapy – Gen. N 1699, GG 48298 of 27 March 2023
• Wound Care and blood services – Gen. N 1703, GG 48302 of 27 March 2023
• Dieticians and radiography – Gen. N 1705, GG 48304 of 27 March 2023
• Optometry – Gen. N 1707, GG 48306 of 27 March 2023
• Dental services – Gen. N 1708, GG 48307 OF 27 March 2023
• Speech, audio and acousticians – Gen. N 1698, GG 48297 of 27 March 2023

CONFIRMATION OF LIFE FOR ALL FOREIGN PENSIONERS AND BENEFICIARIES IN THE COMPENSATION FUND

The Acting Commissioner for the Compensation Fund issued a notice in terms of section 6A of the COID Act to inform the pensioners, beneficiaries and recipients who receives a monthly pension from the Compensation Fund to submit the confirmation of life documents before the 31st of May 2023. The submission of the confirmation of life documents will serve as a proof of verification of existence of pensioners, beneficiaries and recipients. This notice affects all non-South African citizens residing in and outside of South Africa as well as all South African citizens residing outside South Africa. The individuals affected can either be the IOD/OD employees who receive a monthly pension from the Fund because of disability (in terms of Section 49 (4) of CODA), the dependents of deceased pensioners and the guardians receiving pension on behalf of dependents below the age of 18 years of age (in terms of section 54 (1) of COIDA). Failure to submit the required and complete documents will result in the monthly pension payment being terminated with the assumption that the life status of the affected pensioners are deceased. No reinstatement of pension will be done for any pensioners after the termination of such pensions.
Published under Government Notice 3200, Government Gazette 48294 of 24 March 2023.

NATIONAL RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR ACT 16 OF 2002

NOTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION OF THE REGULATOR VERBAL SAFETY-CRITICAL COMMUNICATION STANDARD FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE BY THE RAILWAY OPERATORS

The Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), in terms of the Railway Safety Regulator Act No. 16 of 2002, published the Verbal Safety-Critical Communication Standard for implementation and compliance by Railway Operators. This Standard applies to all Railway Operators as defined in terms of the Act. The Railway Operators are henceforth required to comply by implementing the requirements which are specified in the Standard.