NUM condemns women abuse

Andiswa Mkos
09 August 2012

The National Union of Mineworkers says it condemn the continued abuse and exploitation of South African Women.

General Secretary Frans Baleni today made a statement for National Women’s day saying they are highly troubled by the continuous abuse of women.

He added that abuse of women particularly elderly female pensioners was cruel.

Baleni also called for gender transformation in the mining and construction sectors where he says black women remain on the periphery.