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Dept of Labour brokers Marikana peace accord discussions

According to Moneyweb, the week of national mourning and the moving memorial events at Marikana on Thursday, have been vital in bringing calm, and a time for reflection and remembrance.

It has also created the space for unity. All stakeholders agreed in ceremonies this week that it is time to move forward and begin the gradual journey back to normality.

Lonmin's Acting CEO Simon Scott said that management is committed to reaching a peace accord, under the auspices of the Department of Labour, allowing for a peaceful return to work while addressing the concerns of all stakeholders. "It is clear that everyone involved wants to move forward," he said, "we are dealing with tragic and challenging issues, and will be (doing so) for a long time to come." Scott reiterated that the company, its many thousands of employees and the industry need to find a sustainable accord allowing people to return to a working business, Moneyweb reports.

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