The Chief Inspector of Mines intends to publish guidelines in terms of section 9(3) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) as amended (“the Act”), requiring employers (as defined in the Act) to prepare and implement a code or codes of practice, to mitigate the effect of the outbreak of Covid-19 on the health and safety of employees (as defined in the Act) and persons who may be directly affected by the disease at the mine.

Draft Guidelines is hereby published in the Schedule for public comment.

Written comments is hereby invited which must reach the Office of the Chief Inspector of Mines by 14 May 2020.

Written comments must be forwarded by E-mail to: David.Msiza@dmre.gov.za