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Heads of argument presented by Gold Fields in the amicus curiae application by TAC and Sonke Gender Justice.
A power-point presentation by Rodney Ehrlich, an occupational health expert from the University of Cape Town, provides some background on the epidemiology of occupational lung diseases, primarily silicosis and tuberculosis, including HIV, in South African gold miners.
The amici curiae applicants’ (Sonke and TAC represented by Section27) practice note detailing their motion for the application.
Sonke and TAC filing sheet in their application for admission as amici curiae (friends of the court) in the matter between the 56 miners and 32 gold mining companies.
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The answering affidavit prepared by Gold Fields, a respondent in the amici curiae application by Sonke and TAC.
A presentation by Section 27 (representing Sonke and TAC in the amici curiae application), showing that gold mining corporations need to be accountable for miners contracting silicosis.
Peacock’s affidavit, on behalf of Sonke, shows the implications of illness and unemployment on the children and families of sick mineworkers and the impact of silicosis on women and girls in particular, who often bear the brunt of having to care …
An affidavit by Jaine Roberts, Director of Research at Rhodes University, provides expert insight into research in the field of occupational lung disease amongst former gold miners in South Africa.
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