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They were going to kill them all if necessary. Government forces did exactly that in Nigeria when tribes objected to the pollution they were exposed to due to drilling.
The miners need more pay from the largest platinum mine in the world. Just that simple. None of this would have happened if they had been given the pay they were promised.
Tanks? Tanks? Over a pay dispute? This is outrageous. I would have asked for a lot more than money, like better working conditions and quality of life for my family, insurance policies for my family when I die in the mines for mining platinum.
16 AUGUST 2012
PRESS RELEASE
They were going to kill them all if necessary. Government forces did exactly that in Nigeria when tribes objected to the pollution they were exposed to due to drilling.
The miners need more pay from the largest platinum mine in the world. Just that simple. None of this would have happened if they had been given the pay they were promised.
Tanks? Tanks? Over a pay dispute? This is outrageous. I would have asked for a lot more than money, like better working conditions and quality of life for my family, insurance policies for my family when I die in the mines for mining platinum.
16 AUGUST 2012
PRESS RELEASE
..."We are shocked and dismayed (click here) at this senseless violence. We believe there is enough space in our democratic order for any dispute to be resolved through dialogue without any breaches of the law or violence.
We call upon the labour movement and business to work with government to arrest the situation before it deteriorates any further. I have instructed law enforcement agencies to do everything possible to bring the situation under control and to bring the perpetrators of violence to book. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of all who have lost their lives since the beginning of this violent action," said President Zuma....
