A poor safety record in South African mines, which have some of the deepest in the world, has been a concern for investors.
The number of positive coronavirus cases confirmed within the sector so far suggests the spread is not easing, with 1,559 active cases at the last count, while 1,166 workers have recovered.
The Minerals Council South Africa said that a "just transition" to cleaner energy should be done without creating further hardships for South African communities.
Deputy Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Bavelile Hlongwa died on Friday in an accident along the N1, outside Hammanskraal.
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved a tariff hike of 9.41% for this year.
Mashaba was speaking at Nersa’s public hearings that are currently underway at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani.
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe unveiled some details of the 2018 Charter at a briefing in Pretoria.
