Clinic built by Lonmin may collapse because of Samancor mine
The mining-affected community of Bapong village blames mining companies for the environmental deterioration of the area.
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Calls for unity and mobilisation to take the spirit of Marikana forward
A gathering was held in Johannesburg on Monday to mark the ten years since the Marikana massacre and the 100 years since the 1922 Rand Revolt.
Marikana townships still squalid 10 years after the massacre
Ten years after the massacre of mine workers conspired by the state and their employer in Marikana, residents continue to fight for a better life
Ex-mineworkers march to Parliament on Marikana Day
Ex-mineworkers marched to demand transparency from government on the monies owed to them.
Massacre at Marikana: Union leaders caught between a rock and a hard place
It has been five years since the Marikana Massacre which saw 34 miners dying at the hands of the South African Police Services after they went on a strike calling for a wage demand of R12,500 amongst other things. At the time of massacre Workers’ World Media Productions Director, Martin Jansen penned this piece and we thought we should re-publish it here since justice is still begging.
AIDC report reveals that Lonmin repatriated R400m to avoid SA taxes
A recently launched report by the Alternative Information Development Centre (AIDC) has revealed that the international mining corporation, Lonmin has attempted to hide profits of […]
Marikana miners’ families to sue Lonmin and top SA politicians
Families of the slain and injured Marikana miners will file a civil and private prosecution against Lonmin, Cyril Ramaphosa and Nathi Mthethwa, the Marikana Support […]
Marikana report eagerly awaited by workers’ families and union
After mounting pressure from civil society organizations, including a threatened court action by the families of the victims, President Jacob Zuma has told parliament that […]
Aquarius Platinum workers demand salary increase
Aquarius Platinum mine workers are demanding a monthly salary of R12,500 for entry level workers by 2016. The demands were made at a workers’ mass […]
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