Gauteng Health Department Hunts Down Ex-Mineworkers for Unclaimed Social Security Benefits
2025-03-25
EWN
The Gauteng Health Department is on a mission to track down former mineworkers who may be eligible for social security benefits, particularly those who left the industry without receiving compensation for occupational diseases like tuberculosis (TB) and silicosis. This initiative aims to provide financial support to affected mineworkers and their families, ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve. With many mineworkers still suffering from work-related illnesses, the department's efforts are crucial in providing social security and healthcare services to this vulnerable group, promoting health and wellbeing in the community.
