South Africa: Unions and civil society groups to march at a former mine site near Louieville, Mpumalanga Province, May 4

Event

Several unions, including the National Union of Mine Workers (NUM) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), as well as other civil society groups, will march at the former Lily Mine site near Louieville, Mpumalanga Province, May 4. Participants will gather to demand the reopening of the site in order to retrieve the bodies of three employees who died as a result of the mine collapse in 2016. The exact time and location of the protest action are unclear.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the vicinity of the Lily Mine site May 4.

Advice

Heed the advice of security personnel and allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area. Avoid the gathering as a standard precaution.