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Mine Workers

New Justice minister update - Marikana massacre, Guptas and AKA double murder extraditions

South Africa

New Justice minister update - Marikana massacre, Guptas and AKA double murder extraditions

By Vincent Cruywagen

Families of slain Marikana mine workers reflect on decade of ‘betrayal': ‘It feels like our pain does not matter’

South Africa

Families of slain Marikana mine workers reflect on decade of ‘betrayal': ‘It feels like our pain does not matter’

By Nonkululeko Njilo

One decade on, the Marikana mine has seen a turnaround in fortunes and is making a punchy profit

Business Maverick

One decade on, the Marikana mine has seen a turnaround in fortunes and is making a punchy profit

By Ed Stoddard

Are miners doing their jobs – digging holes?

Business Maverick

Are miners doing their jobs – digging holes?

By Tim Cohen

Academic’s in-depth account of Marikana massacre marred by curious omissions

Business Maverick

Academic’s in-depth account of Marikana massacre marred by curious omissions

By Ed Stoddard

A heart on fire, with a mind on ice: Economist Francis Wilson believed mining is the core to understanding SA

Business Maverick

A heart on fire, with a mind on ice: Economist Francis Wilson believed mining is the core to understanding SA

By Pippa Green

Cosatu says booing of Ramaphosa in North West was an expression of workers’ pent-up anger

Business Maverick

Cosatu says booing of Ramaphosa in North West was an expression of workers’ pent-up anger

By Onke Ngcuka

World's mine workers resist quick restart amid coronavirus

World

World's mine workers resist quick restart amid coronavirus

By Reuters

Support grows for Saldanha community resisting closure of steel mill

Business Maverick

Support grows for Saldanha community resisting closure of steel mill

By An Wentzel