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Warning: Changes to employer-funded Occupational Injuries scheme will create havoc in healthcare system

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Tim Hughes of the Injured Workers Action Group (IWAG) tells Jackie Cameron of BizNews why amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill will create chaos in the health system - and put healthcare out of reach for many. Also at stake is a sizeable pot of taxpayers’ funds - into which every person who employs a domestic worker is expected to contribute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Feb 2021 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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