BUSINESS DAY TV: Lonmin’s primary focus is on ‘finding a solution’
Lonmin executive vice-president for human resources Abey Kgotle discusses the results of the Farlam commission of inquiry into the Marikana massacre
Abey Kgotle is executive vice-president for human resources at Lonmin. BUSINESS DAY TV: The top story in today’s Business Day is the threat of immediate suspension or cancellation of platinum company Lonmin’s mining right if it fails to submit a compliant housing plan. That was one of the recommendations of the Farlam commission of inquiry into the Marikana massacre. But President Jacob Zuma says Lonmin’s progress has been slow and sterner measures may be needed. Joining us on the line now is Abey Kgotle, who is executive vice-president for human resources at Lonmin. Abey ... so Lonmin has been rapped over the knuckles for not moving as fast as possible, and the repercussions are pretty severe. Is this a fair call, is the president right? ABEY KGOTLE: ... by the presidency and it’s important to note that Lonmin has implemented a number of measures to address the living conditions of our employees. In October 2014 we submitted a revised social and labour plan which included proposals...
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