by BenchMarks | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
David van Wyk, Bench Marks Foundation chief researcher says the government needs to move away from the position that every problem in South Africa needs policing, this actually needs regulation and legislation. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) warned that there...
by BenchMarks | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Just over two years ago, the Executive Director of the Bench Marks Foundation as part of Church and Mining met with the Pope. Their concern was the power and conduct of the Chief Executive Offices (CEOs) and Corporations in general. Reflecting back we ask: Has...
by BenchMarks | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Programme of Action in the time of COVID-19 A call for social solidarity in South Africa We, as civic organizations, trade unions, organizations of informal workers, faith-based organizations and community structures in South Africa, call on all...
by BenchMarks | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Civil society organizations sounded the alarm when mining was declared an essential service in South Africa during the country’s lockdown. They feared the congregate nature of the work would put miners and mining-affected communities at particular risk of...
by BenchMarks | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister Gwede Mantashe, Minister Zweli Mkhize and Mr Mxolisi Mgojo (Minerals Council) demanding the development of a plan for vaccinating mining-affected communities and mineworkers as a matter of urgeny As members of...
