The Citizen reports that a former AngloGold Ashanti mineworker has accused the company of illegally terminating his employment and claiming he was medically incapacitated, despite advice from doctors to the contrary.  

Several medical reports compiled by a number of doctors under AngloGold Ashanti Health show that although Shasha Mohoto, 54, was diagnosed with early silicosis, he could still continue with his normal duties.  Although it is six years since the termination of his employment, the father of two is still determined to fight this battle and has taken legal advice.  Mohoto worked as a scraper winch operator at Great Noligwa mine near Orkney.  

AngloGold Ashanti spokesperson Chris Nthite did not comment on why the company’s records showed variously that Mohoto was dead, disabled and later medically boarded, in spite of doctor’s advice to the contrary.  Denying wrongdoing on their part, he did, however, urge Mohoto “to contact us for a discussion on these issues.”

• Read this report by Vicky Abraham in full at The Citizen

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