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The National Union of Minewokrkers is deeply saddened that its member was fatally injured at ARNOT Mine today around midday. He was killed by a rock fall underground.

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has noted the public discourse about its former president Senzeni Zokwana underpaying his cattle herder.NUM has further noted the COSATU statement released yesterday on the matter.

National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) fully support the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) in their strike fighting for a living wage.

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) signed a three-year wage agreement with Kumba Iron Ore yesterday

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is deeply saddened that its member was fatally injured at Doornkop mine today. He was struck by a fall of ground while he was drilling underground this morning.

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is disgusted and outraged with Eskom management after it obtained an urgent court interdict yesterday to stop its employees from embarking on an industrial action because of Eskom being declared an essential service.

The National Union of Mineworkers notes the end of a violent strike and laments its tragic impact on workers, families, the economy, labour sending and surrounding communities. The principal enemy of the workers speaks of profit loss to companies and have not experienced personal loss to the magnitude of the mineworker during the strike which was devouring the sustainability and livelihood of those it was meant to serve. No single employer is counted amongst the dead and the displaced during the...

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) congratulate its former President Senzeni Zokwana for being appointed as a Minister of Agriculture

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has noted the arrogance showed by Eskom management in dealing with NUM during this year wage negotiations. As the NUM, we reject the 5.6% salary increase offer which is below the CPS on a three year proposal that is being offered by the Eskom.

NUM was informed by its members at CNC (Eskom) that the deceased allegedly committed suicide on Friday (20 June 2014) after suspicions of being investigated and potential for dismissal by Eskom.