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 A group of them arrived and told us to not betray the dead miners, and stop working. They called us 'amagundwane' and started singing 

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This was according to an employee, who works as a smelter, and who opted not to join the strike.

He said a group of men -- also employees -- arrived at the eastern side of the mine and told him and others to stop working.

"A group of them arrived and told us to not betray the dead miners, and stop working. They called us 'amagundwane' and started singing," said the worker who wanted to remain anonymous.

"Amagundwane" (which is the isi-Zulu word for rats) is a name given to employees who go to work while their colleagues are on strike.

The worker said work stopped for a few hours while the group went outside and continued singing.

It was not clear who dispersed the group.

Lonmin spokesman Barnard Mokoena confirmed the incident.

"There was a disturbance at one of our sides by a group of workers. A statement regarding the incident will be issued shortly."

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Thu Jun 20 02:07:30 SAST 2013 ::

Sep 4, 2012

Mellow

PEER PRESSURE nou kyk net ppl could've opted to stay home really, violence has never and will never resolve problems people must learn to use their mouths instead of their fists so much bullying even adults are now bullied into striking
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Sep 4, 2012

Bolander

Lonmin’s financial crisis is reaching a dangerous edge if the company does not reach an agreement with miners and resume production by the end of this week.

The company is at risk of having its credit cut by as early as the end of September, if the illegal strike continues. If it does not resume production by the end of this week, the company might have to shut down operations, which will leave 40 000 workers without employment.

(Excerp from Mining News) -
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Sep 5, 2012

_Sinudeity

Eh, the miners are going to be unemployed soon.
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Sep 5, 2012

ThirdEye

Why the management doesn't put money on the table??? Atleast R8000, now they are busy talking about peace accord, how that will help the miners who want money??
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