MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 29 OF 1996: GUIDANCE NOTE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GBVF, SAFETY AND SECURITY CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY
Notice Title: Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 (“MHSA”): Guidance Note for the Management of GBVF, Safety and Security Challenges for Women in the South African Mining Industry
Government Notice: GN 5098 in GG 51003 on 2 August 2024
Commencing date: 1 November 2024
The Chief Inspector of Mines, in terms of section 49(6) read together with sections 9(2) and 9(3) of the MHSA as amended, issued the Guidance Note for the Management of Gender-based Violence and Femicide (“GBVF”), Safety and Security Challenges for Women in the South African Mining Industry.
The guidance note was compiled specifically with the view to provide guidance to all stakeholders regarding their roles and responsibilities with reference to the management of GBVF, safety and security of women in the mining industry.
Mining companies have approximately three months to draft and implement the said guidance note prior to it taking effect on the 1st of November 2024.
For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here.
For more information or assistance please contact Gert van der Waal at gert@shangoni.co.za.
