Miners die from silicosis
Gold mine companies sign R5bn class action settlement in silicosis case
Lawyers representing miners say the agreement with the 32 gold mine companies provides meaningful compensation to all eligible workers.
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South African mining firms to appeal silicosis ruling
The court decision allowed class action suits seeking damages for up to half a million miners.
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Mining unions call for immediate change to labour laws after silicosis ruling
On Friday, the High Court ruled in favour of thousands of mineworkers who are living with silicosis.
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Amcu: Silicosis ruling must serve as an eye-opener
The High Court ruling will see the largest class action in SA fighting gold mining companies for compensation.
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Silicosis case: Mining companies ‘studying’ ruling
The High Court ruled that workers can now be part of a class action suit to claim damages.
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Silicosis case: Miners hope for speedy settlement, dignity to be restored
The court ruled that workers can start a process of claiming compensation from gold mining companies.
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Judge rules in favour of silicosis class action suit
Thousands of miners contracted the fatal lung disease silicosis while working underground.
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SA court to decide on class action suit against gold sector
The ruling could mark the start of lengthy proceedings if it decides that the class go ahead.
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Silicosis case: Class action suit not designed to address individual issues
Families of miners who have died from silicosis are seeking compensation from mine companies.
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Compensation fight continues for ex-miners with silicosis
The court will continue hearing arguments about class certification lodged by miners against mining companies.
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Silicosis case: There’s sufficient commonality for a class action suit
The court is hearing arguments about class certification lodged by gold miners against mining companies.
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Class action the ‘only option’ in silicosis case
Lawyers say miners have a constitutional right to compensation for contracting the disease while working.
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Ex-miners take silicosis compensation fight to court
Lawyers say miners have a constitutional right to compensation for contracting the disease while working.
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Vavi calls on unions to rally behind silicosis sufferers
The hearing on the claim against mining companies by former mineworkers will be heard in October.
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Anglo American settles silicosis case
The firm said the confidential settlement involved no admission of liability.
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Lawyer takes mining industry to task
The silicosis epidemic is the largest and longest running industrial disaster in modern history.
