By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg-On Tuesday at about 05h00, a group of about 500 mine workers gathered at the Lenxes mine demanding bonuses from the Mine Management. Lenxess Chrome mine is situated in the Rustenburg Platinum Belt next to Bleskop.

It is reported that this gathering of mine workers led to confrontation between mine security and the striking workers. 

“It is alleged that mine security used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.Ten of the mine workers were allegedly injured during the incident” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said. 

“They were then admitted at the mine hospital. This situation occurred in the private property of the mine” Ngubane said.

Union leaders went into a meeting with Mine Management to discuss the workers needs and the Police took over the security of the mine workers. 

The group was later addressed by union leaders and dispersed peacefully.

Police are still investigating the situation, further legal actions will be taken as soon as investigation is completed.

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