Pretoria – The Association of Mining and Construction Union’s (Amcu) march got under way before noon in Pretoria on Thursday.

Hundreds of Amcu members were marching to the Union Buildings to hand over a petition raising their unhappiness about how government departments and mining companies have handled their strike.

They have been on strike at Impala Platinum, Anglo American Platinum, and Lonmin Platinum since 23 January to demand a minimum monthly salary of R12 500.

Marchers blew vuvuzelas and whistles as they marched down Struben Street to the Union Buildings.

They carried banners and flags as they sang union songs.

– SAPA