Domestic Overhaul Needed to Level the Recovery Path

SOUTH AFRICA - Report 16 Aug 2013 by Iraj Abedian
This week marks the first anniversary of a period of violence at Lonmin’s platinum mine in Marikana. One year on, instability still plagues the platinum belt. For instance, there have been sporadic bouts of killings in the area that are believed to be related to rivalry between the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu). Meanwhile, the balance of power has tipped in favor of Amcu after Lonmin’s management formally recognized it as the majority union on the platinum belt to the detriment of NUM. This will inevitably fan competitio...

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