Unable to claim funds

I am lodging this complaint to seek fairness and transparency regarding my Compensation Fund claim for occupational disease/injury while employed at MacSteel

I was employed and worked under the exact same conditions and environment as two other colleagues. We were all sent to the SAME doctor for the compensation medical examination.

My two colleagues were assessed at 85% and were paid out their full compensation.

I was told I did not reach the 85% threshold and was therefore not compensated at all - despite us working in the identical environment, with the same exposure, and assessed by the same doctor.

This outcome is unfair and does not make sense to me.

In an attempt to resolve this matter amicably, I have done the following:

1. I contacted the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for assistance, but received no help. 2. I approached *ProBono.org / Pro Bono lawyers* for legal assistance. 3. I personally went to the *Department of Employment and Labour - Compensation Fund* to enquire about my claim and request clarity, but I did not receive a clear explanation or resolution. 4. I have repeatedly contacted the consultants and management at MacSteel and RMA requesting a meeting to get clarity and to put this matter to rest, but they have refused to meet with me.

I am not demanding special treatment. I am only asking for what is fair:

- A full copy of my medical report and a clear explanation of how the percentage was calculated. - Why 2 employees in the same environment qualify and I do not. - A formal meeting with management and a chance for a second medical opinion / reconsideration.

I have all my employment details, ***, and medical referral documents available on request.

I am asking Hello Peter and the public to assist me in getting MacSteel and the Department of Employment and Labour to respond and give me closure on this matter.

Thank you.