UN experts can intervene in Kabwe lead poisoning class action, Joburg high court rules

Mbuyisa Moleele Attorneys, a Johannesburg-based law firm and Leigh Day, an international law firm specialising in human rights and mass environmental tort claims, are representing 13 claimants on behalf of 140 000 children and women of child-bearing age who were allegedly victims ofSupport the journalism that helps you navigate your world

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