COSATU

South Africa’s Trade union Solidarity condemns the appalling hostage drama at Gold One Modder East mine

South Africa's Trade union Solidarity condemns the appalling hostage drama at Gold One Modder East mine in Springs, Gauteng, where approximately 440 miners were reportedly held captive, assaulted and humiliated. This follows a similar incident in October that led to the dismissal of 52 miners. The latest incident stemmed from a sit-down strike objecting to the dismissals. Solidarity says white supervising managers were specifically targeted. The union demands swift action […]

13 December, 2023 5

South Africa

The Congress of South African Trade Unions says management of Wesizwe’s Bakubung Platinum Mine does not care about its workers

Congress of South African Trade Unions says it is clear that the management of Wesizwe’s Bakubung Platinum Mine in North West does not care about its workers. More than 250 mineworkers affiliated with the National Union of Mineworkers have vowed to continue their sit-in underground. They are disgruntled over wage negotiations and retrenchments at the mine. Cosatu’s deputy general secretary, Solly Phetoe, told the SABC they are concerned about the […]

8 December, 2023 40

Business / Economics

South Africa’s Mine Union calls for more shaft inspections to avoid accidents

The South African National Union of Mineworkers’ Health and Safety secretary, Masibulele Naki, has underscored the urgent need for mines to clarify and prioritise shaft inspection procedures to prevent accidents. This follows an incident at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg, North West, in which 11 mineworkers were killed and 75 seriously injured. Reports indicate that a lift fell down a one-kilometer shaft for about 200-meters as miners were being brought to […]

29 November, 2023 11