Silicosis
Mineworkers who contracted silicosis, TB 'can appeal' rejection of claims
So far, the trust has only paid out seven claims in a trial run, however, it plans to roll out more payments in coming months following years of delays since a...
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Payments for goldminers who contracted silicosis, TB a complex process - trust
The trust held a briefing on Tuesday about the payment process and the work that had been done since it was formally constituted in February last year.
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SPECIAL REPORT: After 2 years, historic silicosis case miners await justice
Funds due to be paid out to ex-miners after the landmark silicosis class action suit are yet to be given to them, more than two years since the agreement.
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Court approves R5bn settlement in gold miners' silicosis case
The agreement, on behalf of thousands of mineworkers, affects people who contracted the disease during or after being employed as gold miners from 1965.
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Bishops to forge ahead with fight for coal miners after silicosis suit
Bishop Abel Gabuza says they want to make sure workers who contracted diseases from working in coal mines are also compensated.
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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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Over 30 mines sign settlement in silicosis matter
This class action lawsuit is seen as a landmark case which is the first of its kind in South Africa.
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Silicosis: Disagreements with gold mining firms still need to be resolved
The companies and representatives of the nearly 100,000 eligible miners who contracted silicosis and turburculosis intend to settle the matter on Thursday, if all goes according to plan.
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Lawyer expects to sign gold miners' silicosis settlement on Thursday
The suit was launched around six years ago on behalf of miners suffering from silicosis, contracted by inhaling silica dust in gold mines.
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Silicosis lawsuit settlement expected within 6 weeks
A spokesman for the working group on Occupational Lung Disease (OLD, said it was is 'hopeful' the settlement can be reached in that timeframe.
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[OPINION] Why South Africa needs formal rules for class action lawsuits
South African shareholders and the Dutch Investors Association plan to launch a lawsuit against Steinhoff following allegations of accounting fraud.
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Miners’ silicosis lawsuit close to settlement - report
The suit was launched almost six years ago on behalf of miners suffering from silicosis, a fatal lung disease contracted by inhaling silica dust in gold mines.
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Gold miners near silicosis lawsuit settlement
A High Court in 2016 set the stage for protracted proceedings on cases dating back decades in the largest class action suit yet in Africa’s most industrialised country.
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Gold mining firms set aside R5bn for silicosis lawsuit
Many of the nearly half a million miners who contracted silicosis and tuberculosis are from nearby countries who supplied labour to South African mines.
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Out-of-court settlement could be reached in silicosis case
Nearly half of the ex-miners have died since the legal process started a decade ago, with many still waiting for a settlement before their conditions worsen.
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Sibanye swings to first-half loss, hit by lawsuit provision, impairments
The company posted a headline loss per share of 147 cents for the six months to 30 June, in line with what it had previously flagged to the market.
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Silicosis class action lawsuit 'being handled' out of court
They've provisionally set aside between $30 million and $100 million for a possible settlement.
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More can be done for silicosis sufferers, says former Harmony Gold CEO
Last year, a high court ruling allowed for a class action suit against South Africa's major gold mining companies.
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Silicosis: Mining companies approach SCA over High Court ruling
The companies include Anglo American, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Harmony and Sibanye Gold.
