Ramatlhodi to 'put pressure' on strike talks

Pretoria - Mining Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi said on Tuesday he hoped pulling out of wage negotiations would "put pressure" on the platinum producers and Amcu to resolve a strike that threatens to pull South Africa into recession.

Ramatlhodi pulled out of his role as mediator in the strike talks on Monday, leaving the negotiations in deadlock. However, he said on Tuesday both parties continued to negotiate in "good faith".