IMPORTANT NEW LAWS FOR ANYONE EMPLOYING A DOMESTIC WORKER IN SOUTH AFRICA

By CTL Group Holdings | February 9, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commenced new amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), impacting employers in South Africa, including households that employ domestic workers. The COIDA Amendment Act was first signed into law in April 2023, but certain sections were not implemented. On Friday, 23 January 2026, Ramaphosa gazetted the commencement of…

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