This as the company is expected to give a report to the department of mineral resources following a protest by 69 workers from Saturday until Wednesday for a salary increase of 8%, better working conditions and living wage allowance among other.

The National Union of Mine Workers (NUM) in Matlosana’s regional secretary, Masibulele Naki, says all these miners will today and tomorrow receive medical check-ups at the local Tshepong Hospital in Jouberton.

He, however, slammed what he called “arrogant” management who allegedly refused to listen to the demands and issues of workers until different stakeholders – including the national government - negotiated with the company.

Naki says NUM will monitor the said agreement.

NUM president Joseph Montisetse was earlier quoted by media reports as saying the management of the South African unit of the company had offered 8% to workers, which was allegedly overturned by the Chinese-based management, who decided to offer no increase.

The report further quoted Montisetse saying the company’s attitude had angered the 69 workers (55 men and 14 women), which led to the underground sit-in that entered its third day on Monday.

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