South African Govt Reacts to Mine Violence

Government officials say they are saddened by acts of violence that erupted at Anglo American Platinum's Siphumelele mine in Rustenburg in the North West Province. Thirteen people were injured when violence broke out between rival unions. It's believed that some miners have returned to work.
  • South Africa:   Government Condemns Mine Violence

    SA Info, 20 February 2013

    The South African government says it is saddened by the acts of violence that erupted at Anglo American Platinum's Siphumelele mine in Rustenburg, North West province on Monday. Read more »

Video

Video

(file photo):Mining

(file photo):Miners underground

InFocus

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.