Issued by: NorthWest Communications Service
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
MAFIKENG, NORTH WEST PROVINCE - The Provincial Government notes with grave concern the continued violence at hostels belonging to AMPLATS in the Rustenburg area. We are aware of the heightened levels of tension and will do everything necessary to re-establish normality at these hostels. The Provincial Government finds the loss of life due to violence completely unacceptable and is calling for calm and restraint from all parties concerned while the National Department of Labour seeks to resolve the conflict. We would like to express our condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives while wishing those who have been injured a speedy recovery. The North West Government is in constant consultation with the Department of Labour and is carefully monitoring the situation and is giving its full support to the efforts of the Department of Labour to resolve the situation.
Date: 17 July 1997 Contact: D. Van Wyk 873007, Fax: 873877