OHS2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 FOR 2026

ASSESSMENT 1 QUESTION 1.1 Name and discuss two key limits that decide whether a disease is covered by the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 78 of 1973 (ODIMWA). (5) 1.2 Identify and discuss one way in which ODIMWA differs from the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA) in terms of scope and application. (5) 1.3 Zelda is employed as a domestic worker. She has been employed by the same employer for 10 years. Her employer relocates to Australia; consequently, Zelda is no longer employed. Zelda's children are still at school, and she is the only breadwinner. She needs some assistance to provide for her children. She comes to you for advice. Does Zelda have a claim in terms of the Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001? If so, how should she go about making a claim for benefits? (5) 1.4 Khulekani, a Malawian national, has worked informally for five years as a petrol attendant at a small filling station in Mpumalanga. He is paid in cash, does not have a work permit, and has never signed an employment contract. After asking for sick leave, he was dismissed via SMS without notice. Discuss and assess whether Khulekani may be regarded as an employee in terms of Section 213 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and the Discovery Health ruling. (5) TOTAL ASSESSMENT 1: [20]