The platinum strike
SA platinum town, economy still hurting from strike
Africa’s most advanced economy is also struggling to shake off the shock of the strike.
A restructuring is expected in South Africa’s platinum sector after a strike by Amcu which ended in June.
The plan would see the closure of four to six of the company's 11 shafts.
Around 2,000 workers downed tools at Impala Platinum's Marula Mine in Limpopo on Friday.
Cabinet says the five-month long industrial action has had a dire impact on workers & employers.
Platinum producers have denied they gave an undertaking to Amcu to refrain from restructuring.
The top three platinum companies have collectively lost over R20bn during the work stoppage.
Amcu members return to work this morning for the first time in over five months.
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Joseph Mathunjwa says shares need to be transferred to mineworkers.
The union will reveal the response by platinum companies to its additional demands in Rustenburg.
Amcu has planned a mass meeting with workers in Rustenburg this afternoon.
The mining company says it would suit its strategic goal of being a premium dividend player.
While it won’t say which, Sibanye Gold has publicly expressed interest in acquiring platinum mines.
Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says the parties concerned are working very hard to resolve the strike.
Solidarity is concerned workers will be affected by downsizing once the platinum strike comes to an end.
Amcu has added additional pay demands to its 'in principle agreement'.
Amplats has urged Amcu to return to the terms of last week's agreement.