Alleged mineworker vehicle set alight for not participating in strike
Oscar Thomas
03 April 2014
Rustenberg Police said a 38-year-old man was attacked at his home in Mfidikwe Village allegedly by members of the Associctaion of Mineworkers and Construction Union.
Police believe he was attacked because he has not joined the strike by mineworkers demanding R12 500 increase.
“According to the information the victim was asleep at his place when he realised his vehicle was on fire. Neighbours managed to extinguish the fire but the vehicle had already been damaged,” Setlhako added.
03 April 2014
Rustenberg Police said a 38-year-old man was attacked at his home in Mfidikwe Village allegedly by members of the Associctaion of Mineworkers and Construction Union.
Police believe he was attacked because he has not joined the strike by mineworkers demanding R12 500 increase.
Police Spokesperson
Colonel Emelda Setlhako said It is alleged that a vehicle of a 38 year old man
was set alight in Thekwane Village in Rustenberg . The victim is allegedly
employed at Siphumele mine 1.
“According to the information the victim was asleep at his place when he realised his vehicle was on fire. Neighbours managed to extinguish the fire but the vehicle had already been damaged,” Setlhako added.
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