Make mine safe – union

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in the Matlosana region in the North West said yesterday they will march to Harmony Gold in Vaal Reefs Orkney to raise concerns around safety.

Harmony Gold bought various shafts in Vaal Reefs Orkney from AngloGold Ashanti and took over the operations in March 2018.

NUM Matlosana regional secretary Masibulele Naki said since Harmony took over, there has been an increase of illegal miners who are freely staying on the mine’s property and were allegedly terrorising and raping women in the area.

“We urge all community members within Vaal Reefs Orkney to join the protest to raise their safety concerns to the company regarding the mine’s properties,” said Naki.

Naki said there was an incident of a woman raped by about 15 illegal miners. – ANA