Ex-mine workers can claim long-overdue social security benefits
The City of Ekurhuleni urges former miners and their families to register for the benefits programme before August 22.
The City of Ekurhuleni is calling on all ex-mine workers and their families within the municipality to take part in Phase Two of the Ex-Mine Workers Social Security Benefits Programme, aimed at providing long-overdue compensation and support for occupational diseases.
This government-led initiative is spearheaded by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) in partnership with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases (MBOD) and other stakeholders. It seeks to trace, register, and medically screen former mineworkers—many of whom left the industry without receiving their entitled benefits or compensation.
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Occupational illnesses such as silicosis and tuberculosis (TB) are common among former mineworkers. The programme also extends to the families of deceased ex-mine workers, who may be eligible to claim on their behalf.
Ekurhuleni is part of the programme’s second phase, which focuses on widening access to rightful benefits for more affected individuals across the city.
How to register
Registrations are open on weekdays from 08:00 to 16:00, until Friday, 22 August 2025, at the following venues:
1.Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital – Training Centre Hall (Nurses Home Area), Vosloorus
2. Bertha Gxowa Hospital – Dr Clarence Mini Hall (formerly Kobie Muller Hall), Germiston
3. Tambo Memorial Hospital – Villa Nerina Hall (next to NHLS Lab), Boksburg
4. Pholosong Hospital – Auditorium and Lapa, Tsakani
Applicants are encouraged to bring:
- Their mineworker identity card (Makhulu-skop)
- Official identification documents
- Any relevant communication or paperwork from former employers or mining companies
For full details on eligibility and documentation, residents can contact the MBOD Call Centre on 080 1000 240.
