This was in 2004 after he had been working at Gefco Asbestos Mine for many years .
His widow is one of many elderly spouses, beneficiaries and ex-mine workers who have camped outside Pretoria’s Union Buildings in a bid to find answers after failure to be compensated by the Asbestos Relief Trust, set up after Gencor, Gefco, Msauli and British multinational Cape agreed to pay R460.5million as full and final settlements for health sufferings.
The companies did so without admission of liability for any damages arising from asbestos-related diseases.
The group is sharing shelter with the Khoisan representatives who have been camping at the Union Buildings since last year, demanding recognition.