Sefako Nyaka

More than 280 000 workers in the metal and mining industries have voted to go on strike to resolve wage disputes in the industries.

The Azanian Peoples’ Organisation believes the detention of over 70 of its members this week might be a prelude to a nationwide crackdown.

A Mr Betram at JCI head office said shaft stewards ”were taken to a shaft for disciplinary action”.

The union has compiled a 14-page dossier listing a range of examples to support its accusations.

Little Nozipho’s death comes about two month after mine management introduced a stringent ”ID card system” on the mine.

800 men protest – 1.5km down

The PTTI threatened international disruption of South Africa’s communication links if a settlement was not reached.

According to the NUM the workers were locked out last Friday and given until Monday this week to return to work or face dismissal.

The National Union of Mineworkers has called for a government-appointed commission of enquiry.

We probe the extraordinary tales of seven ANC captives who claim to have been recruited as spies by the South African authorities.

A security guard at the building, Stanley Khumalo, yesterday said he heard a loud bang before the building was filled with smoke.

In a statement last night, the SA Police said Cosatu House was being used by individuals to perpetrate violence.

Winnie Mandela yesterday denied she had called for violence when she made her controversial "necklaces and matches" speech.