Medupi ex-contractor employees - UP IN ARMS  

Lephalale – On Wednesday 21 April, Platinum Bushvelder received reports of rocks being thrown at vehicles at the Medupi-Exxaro T-junction. Spokesperson for Eskom, Sikonathi Mantshantsha told Platinum Bushvelder: “Eskom can confirm that a group of approximately 150 people gathered in protest outside the Medupi power station to protest against the demobilisation of contractor employees as the project is coming to an end. The disturbances occurred outside the facility, with some of the people throwing rocks. The police brought the matter under control without any serious injury to people or damage to property. Operations continue as normal at the project. Eskom management is meeting with the contractors, the employees, and the community to address the matter.”