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Oversight priorities for ex-mineworker issues

This article discusses the need for inter-governmental action in developing a comprehensive strategy for ex-mineworkers in South Africa. It outlines current laws and initiatives, highlights key issues and proposes solutions for effective service delivery and prioritization. Dr. Martin Nicol emphasizes the significance of addressing ex-mineworker issues and offers recommendations for improvement.

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Oversight priorities for ex-mineworker issues

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  1. Oversight priorities forex-mineworker issues Martin Nicol Parliamentary Research Unit 28 October 2015

  2. The need for “inter-governmental action on developing a comprehensive strategy on ex mineworkers” • Many Laws, many Ministers • Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA): Minister of Mineral Resources • Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (ODIMWA): Minister of Health • Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA): Minister of Labour • UIF Act: Minister of Labour • Pension Funds Act: Minister of Finance. • Mine Health and Safety Act(MHSA): Minister of Mineral Resources

  3. The need for “inter-governmental action on developing a comprehensive strategy on ex mineworkers” • Repeated initiatives: • Parliamentary ad hoc Committee 2007-2008 • Interdepartmental Task Team on Ex-Mineworkers: Led by Department of Labour from 2008. • The ex-mineworkers ringfencedproject led by DM: Mineral Resources - 2013/2014 • The One Stop Service Centres for ex-mineworkers: Minister of Health + DMR from 2014 • Parliamentarians’ meetings with ex-mineworkers in the Eastern Cape. (most recent 4-Sep-2015)

  4. Possible “centre of gravity” for a comprehensive strategy on ex mineworkers • One Stop Service Centres for ex-mineworkers • Service delivery for the “whole person” • Medical benefit examination (free by law) • Claim submission (if diagnosed) • Health advice • Screening for possible unclaimed benefits • Retirement funds __R5.2 billion due to ex-mineworkers • Compensation __up to 200 000 claims are possible (but the money is not great) • UIF and social grants __for SA citizens • Need to make the service effective and efficient • Roll out the business model across the Region

  5. Prioritisation Matrix High Avoid (if possible) Must do but plan well Complexity Great learning Must do High Low Impact

  6. High Avoid (if possible) Must do but plan well • Proper support for One Stop Service Centres – budgets , capacity and response to claims MPF/MBOD/CCOD) • Roll out centres across region • Harmonise compensation laws • Tracing ‘cold’ beneficiaries, individually. • Making hollow promises to ex-mineworkers [All has been done, that can be done here] COIDA & ODIMWA) Great learning Must do Complexity • DMR – reduce exposure to dust in the workplace. • Make all mines ‘controlled mines’ • Improve levy collection from mines • Free medical benefit exam every 2 years • Retirement funds must keep contact with present contributors • Compel retirement funds to trace beneficiaries of unclaimed benefits • Meet ex-mineworkers to hear their problems High Low Impact

  7. Thank you Dr Martin Nicol Researcher: Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources Research Unit, Parliament of South Africa 021 403 8331 (Tel) 021 403 8118 (Fax) 082 554 9880 (Cell) Office location: 1/068

  8. References • Nicol, M. (2014) Note: The 2007 investigation into Matters Related to Ex-Mineworkers. Research Unit, Parliament. 25 April. • Nicol, M. (2015a) Silicosis: A major risk for SA mineworkers. Research Unit, Parliament. 22 June • Nicol, M. (2015b) Ex-mineworkers and Parliament. Research Unit, Parliament. 15 July. • Nicol, M. (2015c) Ex-mineworkers are the main losers in the scandal over un-claimed retirement benefits. Research Unit, Parliament. 24 August. • Nicol, M. (2015d) Possible oversight priorities for ex-mineworker issues. Research Unit, Parliament. 23 October. • Ostroff, F. (2006) “Change Management in Government” Harvard Business Review. May 2006

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