Johannesburg - Striking workers at the Northam Platinum [JSE:NHM] Zondereinde mine in Limpopo have a day to return to work, the company said on Thursday.
Spokesperson Memory Johnstone said over 40% of some 4 600 people reported for the morning shift on Thursday.
"Management has provided those remaining striking employees with a final opportunity to return to work by January 16 [Friday], failing which disciplinary measures will be instituted as provided for in the Labour Court’s interdict declaring the strike to be unprotected."
She said the disciplinary process may include dismissal.
The Labour Court granted an interim interdict to end the unprotected strike on Wednesday.
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The National Union of Mineworkers said its members went on a strike on Tuesday night.
The union chief negotiator at Northam Platinum, Ecliff Tantsi, said the workers' demands were policy-related.
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The union confirmed on Wednesday that the interdict was granted, but said the workers would meet on Thursday to discuss the way forward.
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