Forced by poverty and Randlord scheming into SA’s mines, men from neighbouring countries and the Bantustans could at least support their families. But now the lifeline of remittances has dried up.
The Marikana tragedy questioned trade union movement's political and organisational orientation and on the other hand reflected the possibility of its renewal and fluidity towards autonomy and independence from the political alliance, writes Khwezi Mabasa and Crispen Chinguno.
United we stand (or fall): In a sign of weakness, SA s mining unions are joining hands miningmx.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miningmx.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.