South Africa: NUM Condemns 'Barbaric' Decision of Some Mines to Remain Open

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The NUM union is angry that some mines will operate during the 21-day lockdown. Meanwhile, some mining companies are paying basic salaries during this period and others are not. Flashpoints for conflict between capital and labour are emerging, as are tensions between the ANC-led government and its political base. And Saftu is also seeing red.

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has come out swinging.

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