DStv Channel 403 Friday, 15 November 2024

Bakubung underground sit-in called off

Bakubung miners resurface

JOHANNESBURG - The underground strike at the Bakubung Platinum Mine in Rustenburg, North West has been called off.

It follows a meeting between the mine management and the National Union of Mineworkers on Friday.

Over 200 mine workers staged a sit-in on Wednesday morning demanding salary increases, 100 percent medical aid benefit, living-out allowances and full maternity leave benefits.

Following that meeting between management and the union on Friday, the mine released a statement saying all remaining workers resurfaced safely.

Springs mine workers underground

Meanwhile, over 400 miners at Gold One Modder East mine in Springs have still not resurfaced.

They have been staging a sit-in since Thursday night.

The miners are upset over recent dismissals and the continued non-recognition of union, AMCU.

However, there have been some contention with union leaders saying some workers are being held against their will.

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