High Court reserves judgment as civil society groups push for entry into silicosis case

The South Gauteng High Court today (25 August) reserved judgement on whether the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and Sonke Gender Justice will be allowed to appear as friends of the court in what could be the county’s first class action against the gold industry. Represented by public interest law organisation Section27, TAC and Sonke are pushing to be admitted as friends of the court ahead of an October hearing that will determine whether the landmark class action suit against about 30 gold mines is allowed to move forward.