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  • FILE:The National Union of Mineworkers' General Secretary Frans Baleni at a news conference in Johannesburg. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    NUM planning mass protests

    The union will protest for all its members demanding higher wages.

    3217 days ago
  • FILE: Marikana miners down tools following the deaths of three people on 14 May 2013. Picture: Lesego Ngobeni/EWN

    Another Lonmin employee killed in Marikana

    There has been a spate of attacks in the Marikana area this year.

    3219 days ago
  • FILE: Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. Picture: EWN

    Cosatu president: Vavi sex scandal has harmed us

    S'dumo Dlamini says they will now have to rebuild the federation.

    3219 days ago
  • ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe says the ANC won't be brought into the fray on the allegations against Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi until it knows the facts. Picture: Sapa

    'We won't be brought into the fray on Vavi'

    The ANC says it is waiting to hear the facts before commenting on allegations against Vavi.

    3220 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe during Cabinet Lekgotla held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on 5 Feburary 2013. Picture: EWN

    'Government impartial in mining sector'

    Government says workers can join any trade union of their choice.

    3244 days ago
  • The National Union of Mineworkers' General Secretary Frans Baleni, at a news conference in Johannesburg. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    NUM fight on for Lonmin recognition

    NUM says it has evidence that Amcu falsified documents recognising them as a majority union.

    3252 days ago
  • FILE: The NUM's Frans Baleni. Picture: SAPA

    NUM seeks 60% hike at Implats

    The NUM general secretary Frans Baleni says Impala management hasn’t set a date for talks.

    3253 days ago
  • The National Union of Mineworkers' General Secretary Frans Baleni, at a news conference in Johannesburg. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    Mining talks stall after Amcu withdraws

    NUM said talks failed after Amcu said it unwilling to allow other unions to negotiate for wages.

    3266 days ago
  • Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    'Strike at Marikana a possibility'

    Amcu says talks at the CCMA with Lonmin bosses were unsuccessful.

    3283 days ago
  • A mine shaft. Picture: AFP

    High level mining meeting underway

    Govt, Chamber of Mines and mining CEO's are meeting to find a solution to the mining sector crises.

    3286 days ago
  • FILE: Protesters await instruction from their leaders, at Lonmin's Marikana mine. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Lonmin in talks with Num, Amcu

    Mine management is in talks with Num and Amcu after 6,000 workers took part in a strike on Tuesday.

    3366 days ago
  • Harmony Gold Mine remains closed due to financial and security risks. Picture: Sapa

    More strikes in mining sector possible

    National Union of Mineworkers says more strikes are possible for 2013.

    3422 days ago
  • National Union of Mineworkers Secretary General Frans Baleni. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    Num's Baleni cautions striking miners

    Num's Frans Baleni said striking miners might lose employment if they continue to make unrealistic demands.

    3494 days ago
  • Num Secretary General Frans Baleni. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    Num shocked by latest killing

    The National Union of Mineworkers has expressed shock following the murder of one of its members.

    3516 days ago
  • Frans Baleni

    Another Marikana miner killed - Num

    Num spokesperson Frans Baleni said it is painful to see another member dying in this manner.

    3517 days ago
  • An additional 1, 200 miners may lose their jobs. Picture: EWN

    6,200 miners lose their jobs - Num

    Num’s Frans Baleni says Lonmin was forced to close down a shaft that employed 1,200 workers.

    3532 days ago
  • Miners gather at the Wonderkop Stadium, waiting to hear news of the wage agreement reached on 18 September 2012. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Union rivalry evident in Marikana

    Marikana miners showed strong support for upstart union Amcu at the Wonderkop Stadium.

    3533 days ago
  • Striking Lonmin workers discuss a wage increase offer in Marikana, North West, on 14 September 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Lonmin miners reject first wage offer

    Lonmin’s Marikana miners have rejected a R986 wage increase offered by management.

    3538 days ago
  • A miner lies on the ground in Marikana in the North West, following days of violent attacks in the area. Picture: Taurai Maduna/Eyewitness News.

    Inquiry will expose Marikana truths – NUM

    NUM says the Marikana shooting had nothing to do with events leading up to the strike over wages.

    3549 days ago
  • Protesters await instruction from their leaders, at Lonmin's Marikana mine. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Num discovers Lonmin hit list

    The man killed at the Lonmin mine on Tuesday was on an alleged hit list, Num’s Frans Baleni says.

    3567 days ago
  • A mine shaft. Picture: AFP.

    'Police must do more at Lonmin'

    Platinum producer Lonmin said it could not guarantee the safety of employees at its mine.

    3570 days ago
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