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Source domain: sanews.gov.za
Collected on 15 September 2026
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On-site outreach services at ex-mineworkers' engagements
At the outreach engagements in Mthatha, ex-mineworkers and beneficiaries could use mobile Unemployment Insurance Fund and Compensation Fund units to process claims, and also access health screening, work-seeker registration, social security services from the Department of Social Development and identity document services from the Department of Home Affairs. Departmental leadership also met ex-mineworkers directly to hear their concerns.
The document's recorded date is 13 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Eastern Cape
Reference
GOVNEWS-84307 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Amounts
R 42 000 000
Opening Date
14 September 2026
Closing Date
13 July 2026
Additional services included health screening, work-seeker registration for beneficiaries, social security services by the Department of Social Development and identity document services by the Department of Home Affairs.
Unclaimed benefits and compensation claims for ex-mineworkers and their dependants
Former mineworkers and their eligible family members or dependants can go to their nearest Labour Centre or Department of Employment and Labour service point to enquire about, register for and process unpaid compensation, social security benefits and statutory claims. The department says this is an ongoing, long-term programme, with mobile offices and processing teams continuing to work in targeted districts, including across the Eastern Cape.
The document's recorded date is 13 July 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Former mineworkers and eligible family members or dependents are urged to visit their nearest Labour Centre or DEL service points to enquire, register and process their unclaimed benefits and compensation claims.
