Mineworkers in Limpopo protest of salary increments - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,

Workers affiliated with the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa have taken industrial action at the Annesley andalusite mine in Penge, outside Burgersfort in Limpopo.

They are also demanding a monthly allowance of R7 000, for a 7-day mine week — known as full calendar operations.The mine has been operating since the 1960s and currently employs 150 permanent workers. The workers’ union, GIWUSA, secretary Teddy Thobakgale says the mine is making good profits but is unwilling to pay the workers fairly.

Two of the striking workers, Happy Mokoena and Victor Moraba, demand a living wage because they are impacted by the high cost of living.

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