Lonmin protest
Amcu to set wage demands for platinum sector
The existing two-year wage deal between the companies & unions expires at the end of next month.
The former police minister's lawyer says he gave no operational order.
Dali Mpofu will launch an application to have Mr X testify in person at the Marikana commission.
Amcu is willing to negotiate on condition it speaks directly to CEOs of the platinum companies.
Lonmin says it will welcome any attempt to curb violence at its mines.
Amcu has vowed to down tools at Lonmin if their demands are not met.
Amcu says talks at the CCMA with Lonmin bosses were unsuccessful.
Police said at least 10 miners were injured after security guards fired rubber bullets at demonstrators.
Amcu wants its members from around the country to take part in a mass march to the Union Buildings.
Amcu will approach the CCMA to discuss the issue of majority recognition at the Lonmin mine.
It is not yet clear if anyone was hurt or who was behind the incident.
There are renewed fears of violence after Marikana miners downed tools and embarked on a wildcat strike.
Major General Charl Annandale says he was called to Marikana to deal with the escalating violence.
Arguments to have the venue moved will only be heard when advocate Mpofu returns.
Police chief Riah Phiyega said Lonmin management only wanted to negotiate with the Num.
It is unclear if advocate Dali Mpofu will be able to carry out his duties at the Marikana inquiry.
Retired judge Ian Farlam met with Justice Minister Jeff Radebe to discuss the issue.
Top cop Riah Phiyega says Zukiswa Mbombo was more than qualified to handle the Marikana violence.
Ben Magara will now be leading Lonmin in the North West from July.