“Mining giant Lonmin has dropped its threat to fire workers who failed to return to work at a South African mine after deadly clashes last week. The decision came after the South African government appealed to the firm to withdraw the ultimatum for workers at the Marikana mine. Last week, police shot dead 34 strikers at the mine. The country’s parliament has held a special debate on the killings, amidst a national outcry. The miners, who are currently earning between 4,000 and 5,000 rand ($484-$605) a month, say they want their salary increased to 12,500 rand ($1,512).”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19330271
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