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12 March 2026 Article

COIDA Amendments now in force: A new era for workplace injury compensation in South Africa

On 23 January 2026, the President of South Africa published Proclamation Notice 306 of 2026, bringing into operation several key provisions of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022 (the “Amendment Act”). The Amendment Act introduces significant changes to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA), including enhanced employee protections, new enforcement mechanisms, and a statutory rehabilitation framework. The amendments are being implemented in phases: 23 January 2026, 1 February 2026, and 1 April 2026.

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