To amend the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996, so as to streamline administrative processes and substitute obsolete provisions; to strengthen managerial responsibility and accountability of employers; to provide for the recomposition of the Council; to provide for the dissolution of the Inspectorate as a juristic person; to strengthen enforcement provisions and increase penalties; to amend and insert certain definitions; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Introduction
07-04-2026
Portfolio Committee
National Assembly
Select Committee
National Council of Provinces
Sent for Assent
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Introduced by: The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

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Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill (B10–2026) 2026-04-09