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latest news & developmentsMarikana miners blast Farlam Commission report
Mineworkers in Marikana have blasted the Farlam Commission of Inquiry report for its findings against Amcu.
Amcu members arrive in numbers at Labour Court
Members of Amcu have turned up in droves as the Labour Court was to hear the Chamber of Mines’s bid to prevent an Amcu strike in the gold sector.
Mine security and striking Amplats workers clash
Striking mine workers retaliated to being sprayed with water cannons by pelting security officials at the Khuseleka mine in Rustenburg with stones.
Modise: Marikana murders violate peace accord
Murders at Marikana resulting from union rivalry between the NUM and Amcu has violated the peace accord signed in February, says Thandi Modise.
No end in sight for Amplats strike
The Rustenburg strike coordinating committee says the protest at Anglo American Platinum will continue despite earlier claims to the contrary.
Cosatu vows Amplats miners will be reinstated
Cosatu, during their protest march in Rustenburg, vowed that all dismissed Anglo American Platinum mineworkers would be reinstated.
Second man killed in Rustenburg during violent Amplats strike
Police say a second man has died during violent protests by striking miners at the Nkaneng informal settlement in Photsaneng near Rustenburg.
Man burnt to death, another shot at Amplats
Police say a man has been burnt to death and another shot and wounded at Nkaneng informal settlement near Rustenburg as the Amplats strike drags on.
Amplats workers refuse to accept dismissals
Sacked Anglo American Platinum miners have refused to accept their dismissals for embarking on a wildcat strike.
Mine strike spreads to chrome sector
A strike for a R12 500 monthly wage by Rustenburg platinum mine workers has spilled over into the chrome sector.
Lonmin workers vow to stay away until demands are met
Striking Lonmin workers have vowed to stay away from work until their demand for a R12 500 monthly wage is met.
Chabane: All dead Lonmin miners identified
All 34 Lonmin mineworkers killed in a clash with police have been identified, Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane says.
Transport minister launches new road safety campaign
Sibusiso Ndebele has launched the I-Pledge road safety campaign, hoping to change the behaviour of drivers in a bid to bring down the road death toll.
Accident expert’s credibility questioned in Jub Jub case
The credibility of an accident reconstruction expert testifying in the Jub Jub trial has been questioned due to discrepancies in his testimony.
Cars in Jub Jub crash didn’t collide, says expert
The cars of Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye and Themba Tshabalala did not collide with each other, an accident reconstruction expert told the court.