An Ubuntu-based reflection on the public health impact of silica dust exposure in the South African mining industry

Issuing fitness certificates to South African mine workers with early and mild silicosis continue risk work underground is a public health concern. This article draws on the view of solidarity contend this practice. We employed normative ethics approach concept in ‘Ubuntu’ philosophy report reflect implications silica dust exposure among miners. argued that since irreversible, incurable, could be progressive, leading death, thus, issuing individuals who have silicosis, many ways, inappropriate practice ought rejected. recommend more studies ethical management gold mining industry.