NUM Highveld Region demands justice: mass solidarity rally for murdered Evander Gold Mine leader in Delmas High Court

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Highveld Region is calling for a massive show of solidarity as the murder trial for former Evander Gold Mine Branch Secretary, Comrade John Simelane, continues. Simelane was fatally assassinated in a cold-blooded attack in 2017. The NUM demands that the court deliver justice and that those allegedly linked to the rival union are held accountable.

This case is a painful, prolonged reminder of the extreme violence and intimidation faced by worker leaders in the mining sector. The continued delays and the fact that the accused remain out on bail are viewed by the NUM as an affront to justice and an attempt to weaken the union's resolve. The NUM's presence is crucial to reject violence and ensure the integrity of the judicial process.

NUM Highveld Regional Leadership, NUM members, Branch Committees, Shop Stewards, COSATU affiliates, and progressive formations.

DETAILS OF THE COURT APPEARANCE
Detail:            Information
DATE:             Thursday, 04 December 2025
TIME:              09H00
VENUE:          Delmas High Court
ACTION:        Mass Solidarity Rally/Court Gallery Filling

CALL TO MEDIA: Media is invited to cover the solidarity action outside the courthouse and the proceedings inside. The NUM Leadership will be available for comment to articulate the union’s demand for justice and an end to the culture of violence against trade unionists.

For detailed information, please contact:
Name           Role                                                         Contact Number
Prince          NUM Highveld Region Deputy Secretary    079 515 4651
Nkadimeng

General Information:

The National Union of Mineworkers
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Cnr Frederick Johannesburg
Tel: 011 377 2111 Cell: 083 809 3257
Twitter: @Num_Media

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