Gauteng Health extends registration week for ex-mineworkers’ social security benefits [SOUND]

# The Gauteng Health Department in collaboration with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases, has extended the registration period for ex-mine workers in the West Rand District. This is part of a programme to trace ex-mine workers who may be eligible for social security benefits for work-related illnesses, and possible provident and pension funds due to them. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says due to the high demand the registration will now continue until Friday: