The prolonged Sibanye-Stillwater strike, which began in November 2018, has turned violent with 'nine deaths reported and about 62 houses burnt down'.
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called on Police Minister Bheki Cele to intervene in the Carletonville in the West Rand, to restore and safeguard the safety and security of the community. Picture: ANA / Balise Mabona
The prolonged Sibanye-Stillwater strike, which began in November 2018, has turned violent and has had a negative effect on communities in the area with nine deaths reported and about 62 houses burnt down, the Mineral Resources Department said in a statement. He said that the union wanted the Mine Health and Safety Act to be amended to include prosecution of mining bosses for mine accidents and fatalities.
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