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‘More needed’ for miners to work again
Amcu and experts agree that mineworkers and their communities face a unique risk without a detailed response to Covid-19 from the sector
Amcu deputy president gets the axe
Meanwhile the union’s registration is once again in jeopardy, this time over the union’s finances and the legitimacy of its leadership
Blyvooruitzicht: A glimmer of hope between the sewage, rats and fear
‘Thrown away like rubbish’ — Residents of what was once a rich mining town have survived the seven years since the mine closed
Miners speak out against Sibanye
Not a year into buying Lonmin, Sibanye is accused of mistreating the mineworkers who were injured eight years ago during the Marikana massacre. But the platinum giant says it is a miscommunication. Athandiwe Saba and Paul Botes visit Marikana to find out the truth
‘Amcu congress will show that union is democratic’ — general secretary
The union last held an elective congress in 2013
North West rattles Dlamini-Zuma
If the wannabe president expected a smooth ride in the province, things turned out very differently
Anglo Platinum meets sales contracts even as strike cuts output
The platinum mining giant was able to fulfill its contracts despite a devastating five-month long strike which wiped out its profits.
Mathunjwa pats self on back after Amcu strike ends
The Amcu leader's speech to members at the end of the historic strike became an exercise in obfuscation, omission and, at times, pure fabrication.
Court bars Amcu from calling strikes at gold mines
The Labour Court has handed down a final order preventing Amcu, a minority union on the gold mines, from embarking on a strike.
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