Compensation Fund
The Compensation Fund is a South African statutory organisation that administers compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases. It operates under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) of 1993, which replaced earlier workers' compensation legislation. The Fund provides no-fault insurance cover to employees who are injured or contract diseases in the course of their employment, as well as to dependants of workers who die as a result of occupational incidents. Employers in most sectors are required to register with the Fund and pay annual assessments based on their payroll and industry risk profile. The Compensation Fund processes claims, determines eligibility, and disburses benefits including medical costs, temporary and permanent disability pensions, and funeral grants. It falls under the oversight of the Department of Employment and Labour and is funded entirely by employer contributions, with no cost to employees. The organisation maintains regional offices across South Africa to handle claims and conduct inspections. Its mandate includes promoting workplace health and safety through education and enforcement. The Compensation Fund plays a critical role in South Africa's social security framework, handling hundreds of thousands of claims annually. It has faced periodic challenges related to claims backlogs, financial sustainability, and administrative capacity, prompting ongoing reform efforts to improve service delivery and governance.
Compensation Fund Updates
Labour Minister pushes youth jobs agenda, tougher stance on undocumented workers
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 2nd June 2026 Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says her department is intensifying efforts to tackle unemployment through a combination of... →
Important amendments to COIDA: What employers should know
20th May 2026 Recent amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) took effect on 23 January, 1 February, and 1 April 2026.... →
Parliament must urgently convene to discuss the fuel crisis as a matter of national importance
30th March 2026 Fuel prices will likely surge by over R5 and R10 a litre for petrol and diesel respectively. Yet Parliament is winding down its term. No sittings... →
DA offers to work with Godongwana to cushion fuel price shock for consumers 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it is willing to collaborate with Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to urgently reduce the Road Accident Fund... →
Happening in Parliament this week
16th February 2026 Following the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, Parliament will reconvene for a joint sitting... →
The COIDA – Key amendments come into effect
6th February 2026 On 23 January 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa published Proclamation Notice 306 of 2026, bringing into operation several critical provisions of the... →
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