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NUM: Amplats showed its stakeholders the middle finger

NUM: Amplats showed its stakeholders the middle finger

11 May 2013 12:18 - Sapa
The National Union of Mineworkers will oppose the retrenchment of 6 000 workers at Anglo American Platinum, the union has said.
Mantashe: Mines want to 'hijack and steal our revolution'

Mantashe: Mines want to 'hijack and steal our revolution'

08 Apr 2013 07:53 - Molaole Montsho
The ANC's secretary general says mines don't want the NUM around because it is fighting exploitation, adding new unions have nothing to offer members.
Zuma tells NDP critics to choose their words

Zuma tells NDP critics to choose their words

23 Mar 2013 12:22 - Matuma Letsoalo
President Jacob Zuma has launched a veiled attack on some Cosatu leaders, who continued to publicly criticise the National Development Plan.
Mines rethink union agreements

Mines rethink union agreements

22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Kwanele Sosibo
Events at Marikana and the rise of Amcu have upset the cosy relationship enjoyed by the National Union of Mineworkers.
NUM president denies calling Marikana strikers criminals

NUM president denies calling Marikana strikers criminals

07 Feb 2013 20:08 - Kwanele Sosibo
The National Union of Mineworkers' president Senzeni Zokwana says he did not think the people gathering at the koppie in Marikana were criminals.
Marikana: NUM commends and condemns striking miners

Marikana: NUM commends and condemns striking miners

31 Jan 2013 18:27 - Kwanele Sosibo
NUM president Senzeni Zokwana has told the Marikana commission of inquiry that he is proud of the people who "defended the NUM offices" on August 11.
Mining union rivalry: Two shot dead

Mining union rivalry: Two shot dead

22 Nov 2012 18:24 - Faeeza Ballim
Two people have been shot dead at Harmony Gold's mine in Carletonville, seemingly thanks to rivalry between NUM and Amcu members at the mine.
Politicking in the platinum belt set to intensify

Politicking in the platinum belt set to intensify

29 Oct 2012 06:13 - Nickolaus Bauer
Clashes between SAPS, miners and trade unionists show the political standoff developing in the North West's platinum mining belt will deepen.
'This is the beginning of the war', warn striking Amplats miners

'This is the beginning of the war', warn striking Amplats miners

06 Oct 2012 18:11 - Johannes Myburgh
Hundreds of the 12 000 miners sacked by Amplats have rejected their dismissal and some say they will use violence to get their jobs back.
Gold Fields negotiations due to resume

Gold Fields negotiations due to resume

04 Oct 2012 06:54 - Maryke Vermaak
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says discussions on reopening wage negotiations with striking mineworkers will begin on Thursday.
Can Cosatu keep a handle on militant workers?

Can Cosatu keep a handle on militant workers?

23 Sep 2012 11:31 - AFP
The crisis that has shaken SA's mines shows workers' distrust for trade unions, up to now the guardians of social peace despite deep inequality.
Vavi, Dlamini under siege as the battle for Cosatu begins

Vavi, Dlamini under siege as the battle for Cosatu begins

17 Sep 2012 06:27 - Matuma Letsoalo
The battle lines have been drawn as opposing factions within Cosatu square off for a fierce contest that threatens to paralyse the organisation.
Amcu: We are not party to the Lonmin violence

Amcu: We are not party to the Lonmin violence

07 Sep 2012 13:14 - Sapa
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union does not see why it should be part of the Marikana peace pact, says Jimmy Gama.
Shabangu condemns violence at Lonmin mine

Shabangu condemns violence at Lonmin mine

15 Aug 2012 14:55 - Sapa
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is "gravely concerned" about the violent protests at Lonmin's Marikana mine, her office has said.
Two killed in union violence at Lonmin mine

Two killed in union violence at Lonmin mine

13 Aug 2012 08:18 - Reuters
Two security guards have been hacked to death at a Johannesburg mine operated by Lonmin in new violence between rival unions, say company officials.
NUM pushes for liquidation laws to be changed

NUM pushes for liquidation laws to be changed

30 May 2012 15:14 - Sapa
The National Union of Mineworkers wants MPs to rework liquidation laws so that workers are paid out before investors when companies go bankrupt.
About-turn in support for Zuma

About-turn in support for Zuma

24 May 2012 19:14 - Matuma Letsoalo
Union bosses punt ANC president as a friend of the working class ahead of leadership battles. Matuma Letsoalo reports.
Unionists to choose sides

Unionists to choose sides

23 Mar 2012 00:00 - Matuma Letsoalo
The ANC has been keeping a close eye on two union leadership contests, namely the National Union of Mineworkers and National Union of Metalworkers.
Miners starve as Aurora drags its heels on payout

Miners starve as Aurora drags its heels on payout

12 Mar 2012 12:55 - Staff Reporter
Workers at the liquidated Pamodzi gold mine say they are in dire straits as Aurora continues to ignore a court order to pay them R4.3-million.

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