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Frustration as silicosis payouts for former gold mineworkers stall (sundayworld.co.za)

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Thousands of former gold miners suffering from lung diseases such as silicosis and tuberculosis are still waiting for compensation years after applying to the Tshiamiso Trust.

The trust was set up after a class action settlement for miners who worked in South African gold mines and were exposed to silica dust.

The lawsuit incorporates former mineworkers from South Africa and the SADC region. The settlement covers those who worked between 1965 and 2019, but some families have lost hope.

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