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FILE: The trust said it had conducted 408 medical examinations on prospective beneficiaries so far, with over 2,000 claims lodged. Picture: 123rf.com

Silicosis

Mineworkers who contracted silicosis, TB 'can appeal' rejection of claims

By Theto Mahlakoana

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...

  • This undated image shows a view of a mine underground. Picture: Pixabay.com

    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.

    452 days ago
  • "They took our documents and pictures and said we will be paid. We have been waiting ever since." - Mzawubalekwa Diya. Picture: Pixabay.com

    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.

    467 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) & Sonke Gender Justice protesting outside court to show their support for ex-miners seeking compensation for contracting silicosis while working underground. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    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.

    1037 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    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.

    1484 days ago
  • Members of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) & Sonke Gender Justice protesting outside court to show their support for ex-miners seeking compensation for contracting silicosis while working underground. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    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.

    1485 days ago
  • Members of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) & Sonke Gender Justice protesting outside court to show their support for ex-miners seeking compensation for contracting silicosis while working underground. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    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.

    1486 days ago
  • FILE: Miners at work in a mine shaft. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1486 days ago
  • Members of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) & Sonke Gender Justice protesting outside court to show their support for ex-miners seeking compensation for contracting silicosis while working underground. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    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.

    1486 days ago
  • Members of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) & Sonke Gender Justice protesting outside court to show their support for ex-miners seeking compensation for contracting silicosis while working underground. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    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.

    1538 days ago
  • FILE: The Constitutional Court. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    [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.

    1545 days ago
  • FILE: Miners at work in a shaft. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1571 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Pixabay.com.

    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.

    1599 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Pixabay.com.

    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.

    1647 days ago
  • FILE: Supporters of the sick former mineworkers outside the Johannesburg High Court. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    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.

    1648 days ago
  • FILE: Sibanye Gold's Cooke 1 shaft. Picture: sibanyegold.co.za.

    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.

    1732 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS.

    Silicosis class action lawsuit 'being handled' out of court

    They've provisionally set aside between $30 million and $100 million for a possible settlement.

    1744 days ago
  • FILE: A miner. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    1935 days ago
  • Picture: Saps

    Silicosis: Mining companies approach SCA over High Court ruling

    The companies include Anglo American, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Harmony and Sibanye Gold.

    2143 days ago
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