S. Africa’s Labor Minister to Hold Talks After Lonmin Deaths

South African Labor Minister Mildred Oliphant will extend talks with unions in a bid to stem violence that has seen two organizers from rival groups shot dead in the world’s largest platinum-producing area within a month.

Oliphant met union leaders yesterday and will arrange further negotiations, said Musa Zondi, her spokesman. “The shootings are tragic and law enforcement agencies should move to ensure that perpetrators are brought to book,” Zondi said in an e-mailed response to questions. “The minister yesterday called on union leaders to show necessary leadership and deal with inter-union issues.”