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South Africa Mine Sit-In by Protesting Workers Enters Third Day
An underground sit-in by workers at a South African platinum mine entered a third day Friday, with employees saying they will remain underground until their demands are met. The sit-in at the Bakubung operation owned by Wesizwe Platinum Ltd. started on the morning of Dec. 6, with about 280 employees taking part. On Friday, about 28 workers with chronic illnesses returned to the surface, but the rest remain underground, the National Union of Mineworkers said in an emailed statement. The workers demand medical insurance, a living-out allowance of 6,800 rand ($359) and full benefits for pregnant women when they are on ... (full story)