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Yes, it applies to all sectors.
The legislation (COP of DMRE covers the reporting to NIOH) – 18 May 2020.
2.1 In accordance with Section 9(2) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996), as amended (MHSA), an employer must prepare and implement a Code of Practice (COP) on COVID-19 pandemic present and spreading in South Africa. This COP must comply with any relevant guidelines and instructions issued by the CIoM [Section 9(3) MHSA], including regulations and guidelines from Disaster Management Act (Act no 57 of 2002) and all other applicable statutory obligations related to COVID-19. Failure by the employer to prepare and implement the mine’s COP in line with this guideline constitutes a criminal offence and a breach of the MHSA.

5.3This Guideline must be read in conjunction with the following documents and any other applicable statutory obligations related to COVID-19: 5.3.1 Regulations issued in terms of section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002. 5.3.2 Directions issued by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy in terms of regulation 10(8) of the regulations issued in terms of section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act No. 57 of 2002. 5.3.3 Guiding Principles of Management of COVID-19 in SAMI. 5.3.4 Guidelines developed by the World Health Organization; National Department of Health, and National Department of Employment and Labour.