Former mineworkers challenge Tshiamiso Trust in compensation dispute
At issue is whether medical records issued by the state’s Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases (MBOD) should be accepted as sufficient proof of illness by the Tshiamiso Trust, which administers the landmark R5 billion settlement for miners who contracted TB and silicosis.
The Tshiamiso Trust says historical certificates are not invalid but must meet the medical requirements set out in its settlement deed.“To understand the trust’s position, it is critical to distinguish between historical medical certificates issued under statutory frameworks [such as ODMWA] and the specific, legally binding medical certification requirements set out under the Tshiamiso Trust Deed,” said Kwinda.
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