Gold Strike

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NUM spokesperson Lesiba Seshoka. (Oupa Nkosi)

NUM denies dropping wage increase demand to 10%

The NUM says reports that it dropped its demands are not true, adding that its strike in the gold sector has had an "overwhelming" response.

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Gold mining companies, represented by the chamber, offered a basic increase of 6.5% for category four and five employees, including rock drill operators. (Reuters)

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Zuma appeals to gold sector to find solution

President Jacob Zuma has urged parties in the gold mining sector to reach a wage agreement soon.

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