Amplats present amcu with new offer
Amcu not opposed to Amplats sale
But Joseph Mathunjwa says he would prefer that the mines were bought by the state.
The mineral resources minister will soon meet with the ANC's subcommittee to discuss the economy.
Striking Amcu members are demanding a basic R12,000 monthly salary.
Both Amplats and Implats said they are reviewing the contents of the written response.
Miners gave Amcu's leadership a mandate to accept a R1,000 salary hike.
The SA Attorneys Association says the effects of the platinum strike on the economy are concerning.
Ngoako Ramatlhodi said the living out allowance demanded by Amcu is in addition to the R12,500 salary.
Gill Marcus says the longer the platinum strike continues, the sooner effects on exports will be felt.
Solidarity says the right to strike has become more important than the right to work.
The EFF says the ANC should not blame 'white foreign forces' because govt itself could not resolve the strike.
The ANC says 'white foreign forces' are trying to destabilise South Africa's economy.
Ngoako Ramatlhodi said he'll no longer be involved in further negotiations regardless of the outcome.
Amcu says Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi is the first to come forward with real solutions.
Amcu and platinum companies remain optimistic on day two of renewed wage talks.
Lonmin's Abey Kgotle said they will oppose the interdict sought by Amcu.
Nedlac has called for an end to the four-month wage strike as it reaches a dangerous impasse.
Amcu says the Marikana hit list is being used to paint the union as a vigilante group.
The union leader says striking members must not be agitated by those who choose to work.
Amcu and Lonmin have been asked to honour their commitment to a peace accord.