Amcu was briefing the media on Tuesday about the job cuts and the ongoing wage negotiations in the platinum sector.
Accused number eight says while working at Lonmin he was part of Amcu’s leadership where he reported to Malibongwe Mdazo, the complainant who survived an alleged hit in July 2017.
Chris Griffith says the decision was made before the strike, adding that the mines still have potential.
Amcu says its wage deal with platinum producers will be signed today.
Platinum producers say Amcu leaders are taking an offer to members which could end the strike.
The claim comes amidst tense wage talks between the union and platinum firms.
The new Minister of Mineral Resources has promised to find quick solutions to the stalemate.
The union called on its members to defend themselves as police are failing to provide protection.
The union made the call following the apparent petrol bombing of two homes belonging to its members.
Figures show the economy experienced its first contraction since 2009, dropping 0.6%.
The economy shrank by 0.6 percent in the first quarter, dragged down by the protracted platinum strike.
Over the past few weeks, several deaths have been reported on the platinum belt.
As 'negative' news coverage turns investment away from mining, Lonmin says the consequences are national.
The union says platinum companies are failing to protect workers from strike violence in Marikana.
The NUM says once striking in the mining sector ends it expects its membership to swell.
Lonmin and Amplats are warning that the ongoing strike is now hitting workers’ health.
The union says members fear for their lives as Amcu’s platinum strike drags on amidst violence.
The company says some two-thirds of workers they have spoken to are willing to accept the officer.
