Former Optimum miners call for government’s intervention
Former mine workers at thein Hendrina in Mpumalanga who lost their jobs when the mine was handed over to a business rescue practitioner in February are calling on government to intervene.
About 4000 workers lost their jobs when the struggling Gupta owned mine was closed down and placed under business rescue. The former workers allege that the mine still owes them six months’ salaries. Karabo Sejanamane had worked at the mine for four years and she has been kicked out of the house she rented because she couldn’t afford to pay rent.“I have been evicted because of the situation. I could not pay anymore then I had to squat with a friend with my 16-year-old boy. Having to share one room and we also get food from charities because we can not afford to feed ourselves anymore. Its Christmas unfortunately it’s a black one.
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