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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
8 June 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources will on Tuesday, be briefed by the departments of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Employment and Labour and Health on progress made in the implementation of the Ex-Mine Workers Intervention Project. The project is a government initiative aimed at improving access to healthcare services, compensation benefits and social support for former mineworkers and their dependents, particularly those affected by occupational diseases contracted during their employment in the mining sector.
The National Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo said the briefing is expected to provide the committee with an update on efforts to identify and trace ex-mineworkers, facilitate medical examinations, process compensation claims, and address outstanding challenges affecting the payment of benefits. Mothapo said the committee will also assess the extent of interdepartmental coordination in ensuring that former mineworkers receive the support and services to which they are entitled.
“The meeting will take place on the Virtual platform (Link will be shared on Parliament WhatsApp media group) on Tuesday from 9:30am until 1pm,” he said.
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