Johannesburg - Sibanye Gold said yesterday that four employees were injured at its Cooke operation, near Westonaria, amid escalating tension between the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu).
Sibanye said the incidents yesterday came amid an illegal strike, which began on Monday, following a union membership verification dispute.
Sibanye chief executive Neal Froneman said it was regrettable that Amcu had taken this course of action when all employees were appraised of the verification process.
“We are concerned about the acts of intimidation and violence and call upon all union members to respect the rights of other employees who wish to work. We are in discussions with Amcu to resolve their concerns.”
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