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    COIDA

    The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act — annual Return of Earnings insures workers against injury at work.

    Full definition

    COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, No. 130 of 1993) requires every South African employer to register with the Compensation Fund and submit an annual Return of Earnings (ROE). The Fund covers medical costs and compensation for employees injured or contracting diseases at work, in exchange for a risk-rated annual assessment premium.

    See also

    Return of Earnings (ROE)
    The annual Compensation Fund declaration of gross earnings used to assess COIDA premiums.
    UI-19
    The monthly declaration of UIF contributions and terminations submitted to the Department of Employment and Labour.

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    Payroll Africa handles COIDA calculations automatically for South African employers — SARS-aligned for 2026/27. From R90/month.

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