MHSC ANNUAL REPORT 2020

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL ▪ ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20

Governance and Compliance The 2019/20 financial has been characterised by identification of a need to strengthen governance and compliance in line with the legislative framework applicable to MHSC, and governance best practice. The MHSC has responded to these challenges by elevating governance and compliance as a priority imperative to be addressed as a matter of urgency. The MHSC intends to enhance collaboration between MHSC and the Executive Authority to avoid any gaps that might compromise governance, by ensuring appropriate governance structure are timeously put in place. The Board with the support of the Audit and Risk Committee and other committees of MHSC is working tirelessly to address these challenges with the aim of improving governance and compliance. In-Year Monitoring Monthly/Quarterly Reporting The MHSC has complied with, and submitted all quarterly reports to the National Treasury as required by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Evaluation of Annual Financial Statements TheAudit and Risk Committee has reviewed the annual financial statements prepared by the MHSC and no significant findings were identified. Auditor’s Report The AGSA reviewed MHSC’s implementation plan for audit findings raised in the prior year and are satisfied that the matters have been adequately resolved with the exception of Irregular expenditure wherein the action plans were not fully implemented as planned. The Audit and Risk Committee concurs and accepts the conclusions of the AGSA on the annual financial statements and is of the opinion that the audited annual financial statementsbe accepted and read together with the report of the Auditor-General.

Nandi Madiba (CD)SA Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee (Mine Health and Safety Council)

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“EVERY MINE WORKER RETURNING FROM WORK UNHARMED EVERYDAY”