Rustenburg - At least eleven workers at Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine have been suspended, the company said on Tuesday.
“The employees were suspended for valid reasons which were communicated to them . The suspension is with pay,” said spokesman Mpueleng Pooe.
“A union has intervened on behalf of the employees and the matter is currently under discussion with the said union. The employees are well aware of this process.”
The eleven were suspended last month after they apparently complained to the company about house breaking at their residence provided by the company.
Spokesman of the group, Peter Botlhoko said they were suspended on April 8, after they told union leaders at a meeting that residents were expected to be addressed by company management.
“We are accused of assault, burning a car and recruiting for the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu). We are told Amcu gave us R2 million to recruit members for them. These (allegations) are all hearsay,” said Botlhoko.
He said the group did not know why they were on suspension.
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