The Hon. Minister of Labour, NM Oliphant announced on 12 February 2016 in a Government Gazette (39683) that she intends to increase the amount of earnings under Section 83 (8) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993).
The Maximum amount of earnings will increase from R355 752 to R377 097 per annum with effect from 01 April 2016.