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Mantashing his way to the top
Gwede may tout himself as ‘a solution looking for problems’ but has his own ambitions, insiders say
It’s NUM vs NUM as leadership scuffle hits branches
Mines in the North West have become contested ground for National Union of Mineworkers.
New NUM leaders ‘have a mountain to climb’
New National Union of Mineworkers general secretary David Sipunzi says his priority will be to return the union to its former glory.
NUM: Platinum workers dissatisfied with wage agreement
Noting a decline of members in Amcu, NUM's Frans Baleni says some workers are not happy with the wage agreement that ended the platinum strike.
NUM pleads for end to platinum strike
The National Union of Mineworkers says it is concerned by the economic impact of the lengthy platinum sector wage dispute.
Strike at Northam Platinum may lead to job losses
The company has issued a letter warning workers and the union it may have to cut jobs as it continues to lose millions to industrial action each day.
Baleni denies planting Vavi’s rape accuser
National Union of Mineworkers boss Frans Baleni has dismissed claims that he planted the woman who has accused Zwelinzima Vavi of rape.
Cosatu face-off: Frans Baleni versus Irvin Jim
The M&G spoke to NUM's general secretary Frans Baleni and Numsa's general secretary Irvin Jim about the ongoing tensions within the federation.
Motlanthe: ‘Journey towards Aids-free world has begun’
Kgalema Motlanthe has lauded antiretroviral programmes and HIV counselling and testing campaigns, saying the country is "on the right path".
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