By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg-The resurgence of violence ascribed to rivalry between National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Association for Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) calls for urgent dispute resolution interventions to prevent another bloodbath, North West Premier Thandi Modise said in calling for cessation of hostilities on Monday. 

The Amplats workers downed tools last night after an argument between AMCU and NUM members that prompted to shoot-outs.

Currently more than 4000 mineworkers are gathering at a Bleskop soccer field.

The rift between NUM members and AMCU allegedly caused by AMCU members who stormed at NUM offices and ordered them to vacate offices as they no more hold more members at the Amplats.

13 people were reported injured after shoot-outs.

“Though there were no fatalities, we are extremely worried that unions within the mining sector are allegedly involved in a bitter turf war that might open old wounds. The price that we all paid in Marikana was too costly for us not to be concerned about the impact recent developments might have on our economy,” emphasised the Premier.

According unconfirmed reports, one person died however North West police dispute that information.

No one has been reported dead and those reports are biase said police.

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