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UDM is concerned about fatalies in the mines

Statement issued by Bongani Msomi - UDM Secretary The United Democratic Movement (UDM) conveys a message of condolences to the families of the mineworkers who tragically lost lives at Kusasalethu Mine, Carltonville. We pray that those still trapped underground will be brought to surface. The families are not alone in this sad time. This incident is a reminder of unsafe environment mineworkers are working under. The latest tragedy is yet another incident that gives [...]

Admin2017-10-02T14:34:19+02:00August 30th, 2017|2017 Archive, Archives, Home, Issues, Media statements: UDM, Minerals and Energy, SA Mining Industry|Comments Off

UDM sympathises with the Marikana Massacre victims and their families

The decision to take President Jacob Zuma to court by the family members, injured workers of the Marikana massacre and AMCU is the best action to force Zuma to release the findings of the investigation. As the United Democratic Movement, we are in full support of this decision and we hope he will realise the importance of the findings being made public as it is not just a report for the family and the injured [...]

Admin2016-10-28T21:09:46+02:00May 26th, 2015|2015 Archive, Home, Marikana Massacre, Media statements: UDM|Comments Off

Holomisa on Amcu strike: Call for both parties to give face-to-face negotiations another try

With Implats’ announcement that it would consider abandoning its new R11bn Leeuwkop platinum mine, unless it could redesign it as a mechanised mine, is bad news for South Africans who are desperate for work, especially from nearby communities. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is of the view that “go-betweens” are not the way to go. As former members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) - still smarting from the loss of NUM’s status as [...]

UDM Admin2016-10-26T08:39:21+02:00March 28th, 2014|2014 Archive, Archives, Issues, Media statements: UDM|Comments Off