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The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) leader Joseph Mathunjwa raises his hands triumphantly in the Royal Bafokeng stadium near Rustenburg as miners agree to sign a wage agreement which ended the longest strike in South African history on 23 June 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

Lonmin protest

Amcu to set wage demands for platinum sector

By Reuters

The existing two-year wage deal between the companies & unions expires at the end of next month.

  • FILE: Former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. Picture: GCIS.

    ‘Mthethwa didn’t meddle in Marikana operation'

    The former police minister's lawyer says he gave no operational order.

    2835 days ago
  • Advocate Dali Mpofu is is representing the Marikana miners at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry. Picture: Sapa

    Mpofu wants 'Mr X' to testify in person

    Dali Mpofu will launch an application to have Mr X testify in person at the Marikana commission.

    2954 days ago
  • Amcu President Joseph Mathunjwa. Picture: EWN.

    Amcu demands face-to-face wage talks

    Amcu is willing to negotiate on condition it speaks directly to CEOs of the platinum companies.

    3100 days ago
  • Lonmin says it will welcome any attempt to curb violence at its mines. Picture: EWN

    Lonmin open to peacekeeping force being sent to mines

    Lonmin says it will welcome any attempt to curb violence at its mines.

    3359 days ago
  • AMCU's Joseph Mathunjwa speaks during a media briefing about the Lonmin peace deal. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Amcu threatens strike at Lonmin

    Amcu has vowed to down tools at Lonmin if their demands are not met.

    3360 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.

    3370 days ago
  • Police said at least 10 miners were injured after security guards fired rubber bullets at demonstrators. Picture: AFP

    Lanxess halts operations

    Police said at least 10 miners were injured after security guards fired rubber bullets at demonstrators.

    3376 days ago
  • Amcu's Joseph Mathunjwa. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Amcu threatens to halt SA's economy

    Amcu wants its members from around the country to take part in a mass march to the Union Buildings.

    3380 days ago
  • Lonmin miners take part in an illegal strike on 14 May 2013. Picture: Lesego Ngobeni/EWN

    Marikana workers told to return to work

    Amcu will approach the CCMA to discuss the issue of majority recognition at the Lonmin mine.

    3382 days ago
  • Marikana miners down tools following the deaths of three people on 14 May 2013. Picture: Lesego Ngobeni/EWN

    Shots fired in Marikana

    It is not yet clear if anyone was hurt or who was behind the incident.

    3382 days ago
  • Marikana miners down tools following the deaths of three people on 14 May 2013. Picture: Lesego Ngobeni/EWN

    Marikana strike a ticking time bomb

    There are renewed fears of violence after Marikana miners downed tools and embarked on a wildcat strike.

    3382 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the police's tactical response team on standby at Lonmin's Marikana Mine. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    General in the hot seat at Marikana inquiry

    Major General Charl Annandale says he was called to Marikana to deal with the escalating violence.

    3405 days ago
  • FILE: Dali Mpofu and Dumisa Ntsebeza chat during a break at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry on 3 Oct 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Mpofu unable to attend Marikana inquiry

    Arguments to have the venue moved will only be heard when advocate Mpofu returns.

    3405 days ago
  • Top cop Riah Phiyega says Lonmin only wanted to negotiate with the NUM, not miners. Picture: EWN.

    Phiyega, Lonmin discussed strike

    Police chief Riah Phiyega said Lonmin management only wanted to negotiate with the Num.

    3411 days ago
  • Protesters from Lonmin's Marikana Mine carried traditional weapons as they demonstrated, demanding better wages. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Mpofu stabbing may affect Marikana inquiry

    It is unclear if advocate Dali Mpofu will be able to carry out his duties at the Marikana inquiry.

    3415 days ago
  • Ian Farlam listens to comments made on day one of the Farlam Commission into the Marikana shooting. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    Marikana inquiry venue change to be considered

    Retired judge Ian Farlam met with Justice Minister Jeff Radebe to discuss the issue.

    3424 days ago
  • North West Police Commissioner Lt General Zukiswa Mbombo. Picture: Taurai Maduna/Eyewitness News.

    Phiyega defends North West commissioner

    Top cop Riah Phiyega says Zukiswa Mbombo was more than qualified to handle the Marikana violence.

    3425 days ago
  • Ben Magara will now be leading Lonmin in the North West from July.

    Lonmin appoints new CEO

    Ben Magara will now be leading Lonmin in the North West from July.

    3425 days ago
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