CLEAN : S Africa court allows huge class action over miners silicosis

The video discusses the plight of thousands of current and former underground mineworkers in South Africa who suffer from silicosis and tuberculosis. It highlights the potential class action lawsuit against mining companies, representing a significant portion of the gold mining industry. The legal examination concludes that there are common issues justifying a class action, which will be divided into two subclasses: the silicosis class and the GP class.

What health issues are primarily affecting the mineworkers mentioned in the video?

• Silicosis and pulmonary tuberculosis

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Lung cancer and emphysema

• Asthma and bronchitis

Approximately how many potential class members are there?

• 1,000 to 10,000

• 10,000 to 100,000

• 500,000 to 1,000,000

• 17,000 to 500,000

Which industry is primarily involved in the legal case discussed?

• Diamond mining

• Coal mining

• Gold mining

• Platinum mining

What was the conclusion after examining the legal prescripts?

• The case should be dismissed

• There are sufficient common issues to justify a class action

• There are no common issues to justify a class action

• The case should be postponed

How many subclasses are proposed in the class action?

• Three subclasses

• Two subclasses

• Four subclasses

• One subclass