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Former mineworkers owed billions of rands

A substantial sum – between R7-billion and R10-billion – of an estimated R30-billion in unclaimed benefits is believed to be due to South Africa’s former mineworkers. The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) is working to deliver a single compensation legislation by March and an integrated institution to manage financial benefits and compensation support matters after a years-long uphill battle.