Compensation Fund (COIDA)
Compensation Fund (COIDA) - Occupational Injuries and Diseases
Paid by Compensation Fund (Department of Employment and Labour) · 🇿🇦 South Africa
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
You can claim if you are: an apprentice or trainee farm worker; a domestic worker employed at a private home; a worker who doesn't work under the control of an employer, for example a sub-contractor.
https://www.gov.za/services/compensation-fund/claim-occupational-injuries-or-disease
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.gov.za
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