Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union President Joseph Mathunjwa said that one company, Sibanye Gold, is willing to continue negotiations with the union, which is one of four representing workers in the nation’s mining industry. “Today all the members of AMCU have agreed overwhelmingly that we are prepared to go on a protected strike,” Mathunjwa … [Read more...] about South Africa’s No. 2 Gold Miners’ Union Plans Strike
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South Africa’s justice minister says seeking legal advice on Pistorius parole
Oscar Pistorius leaves after listening to the closing arguments in his murder trial in August 2014. He was found guilty of culpable homicide. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg news. MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: Add Your event … [Read more...] about South Africa’s justice minister says seeking legal advice on Pistorius parole
Mugabe: Honour Africa’s founding fathers
Gaborone – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has reportedly urged African countries to honour those who fought for the liberation of the continent, saying they deserved to be recognised. Mugabe said this during the official opening of the 35th Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit of heads of state and government in Gaborone, Botswana. The outgoing […] The … [Read more...] about Mugabe: Honour Africa’s founding fathers
Families of South Africa’s ‘Marikana Massacre’ victims file civil suit
Families of 37 of the South African miners killed during a 2012 wildcat strike at a mine run by platinum producer Lonmin have filed civil claims against the minister of police, a support group said. Workers walk past a memorial to striking miners killed in 2012 during clashes with police near Lonmin’s Marikana platinum mine, June 24, 2014. Read the full article by here: … [Read more...] about Families of South Africa’s ‘Marikana Massacre’ victims file civil suit
Betting on Africa’s Diamond Walk
On the sparkling tiles of Johannesburg’s newest luxury retail destination, one of two customers in the Burberry shop is trying on jackets. “I see these brands advertised in magazines and know what I want, so I like to be able to walk into a shop and get it,” said Lunga Tshabalala, a 25-year-old manager at a water company in Bloemfontein, 400 kilometers away. … [Read more...] about Betting on Africa’s Diamond Walk
