Amcu

Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU)

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Workers affiliated to AMCU and other unions (FAWU and AUSA) at RCL Foods’ Malelane and Komati Sugar Mill in Mpumalanga downed tools over a wage dispute, demanding 13% against the company’s 5.4% offer.

The AMCU Nkangala Regional Secretary..

#amcu #wage #dispute #dignity #2026

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AMCU CONDEMNS CASUALISATION AT BAKUBUNG PLATINUM MINE

28 August 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU condemns Bakubung Platinum Mine’s retrenchment of 497 permanent employees and their replacement with contractors. The Union describes the... read more at... https://t.co/G7wYT8G8yV

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AMCU CONDEMNS PREVENTABLE FATAL ACCIDENT AT MARULA PLATINUM

22 August 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU mourns the death of a mineworker in a winch-related accident at Marula Platinum and extends its condolences to his family and colleagues... https://t.co/LHufauOvgm

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JOSEPH MATHUNJWA PRESIDENT OF AMCU IN HIS ADDRESS ON 16 AUGUST 2026 said "South Africa has become a [country of] declarations of commissions, task teams, and reports but no consequences". Further arguing that the "Farlam Commission..

#AMCU #REMEMBER #MARIKANA #unemployment #2026

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AMCU invites members of the media
to attend the 14th Commemoration of the Marikana Massacre tomorrow, Sunday, 16 August 2026, at the Marikana Koppie outside the town of Marikana, near Rustenburg ... LONG LIVE SPIRIT OF MARIKANA 34 LONG LIVE 🙏🏿

#AMCU #remember #marikana #2026

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Fourteen years on and there is still a void... where is the accountability? Where is justice for the 34 massacred mineworkers? Tomorrow AMCU convenes the 14th Commemoration of the Marikana Massacre at The Koppie. Join the commemoration... #amcu #remember #marikana #justice #2026

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On 12 August 2026, AMCU hosted its annual Marikana Massacre Memorial Lecture at UNISA.

This question underpins this year’s powerful theme: “Bullets Were Faster Than Economic Emancipation.” ...
#AMCU #Marikana #EconomicEmancipation #EconomicJustice #2026

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AMCU DEVASTATED BY SECOND FATALITY AT VMR KOPANANG MINE

6 August 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU has learnt with profound sadness of a fatal rail-bound equipment accident at Village Main Reef (VMR) Kopanang Mine. The Union will... read more at https://t.co/v4Kc5zkzW9

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AMCU CONDEMNS SULPHUR DIOXIDE GAS INCIDENT AT IMPALA

6 August 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU is outraged and devastated by a sulphur dioxide (SO₂) gas exposure incident at Impala Platinum's Mineral Processing Plant in Rustenburg... read more at https://t.co/GIjh422ws0

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AMCU ALARMED BY FOURTH FATALITY AT VALTERRA PLATINUM

29 July 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU has learnt with deep sadness of another fatality at Valterra Platinum's Amandelbult Complex, Tumela Upper Shaft, following a fall-of-ground... read more at https://t.co/HyFxPgbfiw

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In his parting shot, AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa directed a strong message to directors and board members, demanding greater accountability and transparency from those entrusted with leading mining companies...
#amcu #labour #safety, #mining #leader

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AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa has outlined key demands aimed at strengthening mine safety and preventing further loss of life in the mining industry.
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"We cannot normalise the death of a person. Mines have become k*lling fields.", said Joseph Mathunjwa.

AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa delivered this stark message, reiterating that every mineworker has the right...
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AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa stated that it is unacceptable for a Rock Drill Operator (RDO) employed by a subcontractor to earn R8,000, while an RDO directly employed by the mine earns R20,000 for the same occupation.
#amcu #labour #safety #mining #leader

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AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa has taken to the stage to address the crowd at the Impala Safety Day..

Stay tuned for highlights and videos from President Joseph Mathunjwa's address as he outlines AMCU's position on strengthening mine safety
#amcu #labour #safety #mining #leader

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The leadership of AMCU attended the Impala Safety Day as key stakeholders, reaffirming the union's commitment to advancing health and safety within the mining industry. The safety of mineworkers remains an ongoing struggle, requiring...
#safety #AMCU #mining #2026

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AMCU ANGERED BY RISING FATALITIES AT IMPALA

25 July 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU is angered by two deaths at Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg Operations within two days, bringing the number of fatalities at the operations this year... read more at https://t.co/uYfuTyUkfd

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AMCU DEMANDS ECONOMIC RESET AS RISING PRICES AND HIGH INTEREST RATES CRUSH WORKERS

24 July 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU warns that rising food and transport prices and the decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 7% are... read more at https://t.co/RfsrB6JDbm

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AMCU DEVASTATED BY ANOTHER SHAFT CONVEYANCE FATALITY AT HARMONY

21 July 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU has expressed deep sorrow following another shaft conveyancerelated fatality at Harmony Gold's Mponeng Operations, Tau Tona Shaft... read more at https://t.co/8ucLJc9Gdx

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AMCU MOURNS TRAGIC BOTLENG COLLIERY FATALITY

18 July 2026

SUMMARY: AMCU has expressed deep concern following a fatal workplace incident at Botleng Colliery in Mpumalanga, where a track dozer operator was found deceased... read more at https://t.co/yD89M9zZG3