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Cosatu condemns violence among Lonmin miners after 15 deaths
It’s understood the workers affiliated to NUM and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) have been at loggerheads for the past seven years.
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NUM holds first rally in Marikana since 2012 massacre
The NUM has not been in the area for seven years after rival union, Amcu took over as the largest union for workers in the region.
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Mathunjwa: Sibanye-Stillwater had no intent of improving Marikana miners' lives
Amcu was briefing the media on Tuesday about the job cuts and the ongoing wage negotiations in the platinum sector.
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Sibanye-Stillwater urged to upskill and not retrench thousands of workers
On Wednesday, the company announced its decision to cut 5,270 jobs at its Marikana mine in the North West due to financial losses.
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Sibanye says 5,270 jobs could be lost in Marikana restructuring
Sibanye said the restructuring was aimed at restoring profitability and ensuring the sustainability of the remaining shafts at Marikana.
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Mathunjwa: Cosatu trying to regain relevance with Marikana rally
Cosatu announced Thursday that it would visit the North West informal settlement with President Cyril Ramaphosa in October.
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Cosatu planning Marikana rally, Ramaphosa expected to join
This would be the first time that President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cosatu visit the area since the Marikana massacre in 2012.
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Amcu: Exporting our minerals increases unemployment
Thousands of people gathered at the koppie in Marikana on Friday to remember those who were killed during a wage strike seven years ago.The event was organised by mining union Amcu. At least 34 miners were gunned down by police on 16 August 2012.
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Mathunjwa: ANC is a white monopoly capital party
Amcu leader Joseph Mathunjwa was addressing thousands of people gathered at the Koppie where 34 mineworkers were shot dead by police during a wage strike on this day seven years ago.
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Marikana residents: We've been crying for the same things since 2012
Seven years after the deadly Marikana massacre, residents in the area said nothing has changed despite promises from Lonmin.
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[WATCH] Marikana musical aims to keep a forgotten tragedy alive
The State Theatre says in the four-week run, it was only in the final week that attendance numbers for 'Marikana the Musical' went up. While there are ambitions to tour locally and internationally, poor funding has limited the show to Pretoria.
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[WATCH] Amcu remembers slain Marikana miners
Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa questioned why four years later, there are still no answers as to who gave the instruction to shoot mine workers.
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[Watch]Opposition parties slam ANC at Marikana commemoration
Political parties, which were in attendance at the Marikana Koppie, hit out at the ruling party for the 16 August massacre.
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OPINION: Below the radar, SA is limiting the right to protest
Jane Duncan says to date public attention has focused mainly on the part police play in repressing protests.
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EFF MP faces charges over land dispute in Marikana
Charges have been laid against Primrose Sonti over land apparently being sold to foreign nationals.
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Six arrested for robbing and taking shop owner hostage
The Pakistani shop owner was held hostage for seven days in Marikana.
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EFF slates Zuma's attempt to reach out to Marikana victims
The EFF described Zuma's plan to discuss compensation with Marikana victims as 'a cheap publicity stunt'.
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'Miners Shot Down' continues to make waves
Despite winning an International Emmy for Best Documentary, it has only been screened once on local TV.
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Popcru stands firm on its support for Phiyega
Popcru’s Richard Mamabolo says there is no reason why Riah Phiyega should be suspended.
