The world's largest platinum producer, Anglo American Platinum
(Amplats), has reinstate the 12,000 South African miners sacked for taking part
in an unofficial strike.
This agreement was under the condition that the miners get back
to work on Tuesday, the National Union of Mineworkers said.
This ever growing sector of South Africa's economy has been hit
by huge setback following series of strikes which have cost millions of dollars
been lost.
As reported in earlier posts, dozens of people have been killed
following strike-related violence.
The miners were sacked three weeks ago are now expected to
return to their posts and "that will mean the end of the strike".
Amplats said in a statement: "Employees who refuse to
return to work on Tuesday... will remain dismissed and will be subjected to the
illegal strike disciplinary action and will not be eligible for any of the
benefits mentioned above."
The company said it was offering the miners a one-off hardship
payment of $230 (£140) to facilitate their return while other mining companies
are also agreeing to higher wage demands but in the long term more miners may
lose their jobs due to the salary structure.
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