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Trade union, Solidarity, welcomed the announcement by facilitators of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) that negotiations on the wage demand of R12 500 by Lonmin workers participating in an unprotected strike, will commence on Monday, 10 September at 12:00.

Gideon du Plessis, General Secretary of Solidarity, says all parties involved, including Amcu and representatives of the striking workers, have been invited to the negotiations. “Solidarity now appeals to the striking workers to comply with the requirements for the negotiations, namely to lay down their arms and to return to work by Monday, so that their demand could be addressed.”

Solidarity also appealed to Amcu and representatives of the striking workers to use the opportunity to show the world that they can function in a peaceful manner and within a legal framework.