NUM.
company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 18
What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Zingiswa Losi is lobbying for election as NUM general secretary and is seen as close to ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Cyril Ramaphosa founded NUM during his tenure as SG.Some support1 report
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Kgalema Motlanthe has taken on significant leadership roles in South Africa, including serving as NUM general secretary and leading administration following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki.Some support1 report
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Ramaphosa approved the first phase of Eskom's restructuring, while NUM monitors the company's fate regarding privatization.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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NUM is actively opposing Eskom's restructuring plan and has announced plans to litigate against the company.Well supported5 reports
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Bill King, a retired NUM activist from Merthyr Tydfil, was linked to Morning Star reporter David Nicholson.Some support1 report
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NUM and Solidarity supported a mining stability framework in Pretoria in 2013.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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A student from the University of Gloucestershire captured portraits in South Wales, supported by Fujifilm and collaborating with the NUM.Some support1 report
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The Tory government's involvement in the 1984-85 miners' strike and Orgreave Inquiry is being discussed in relation to employment rights.Some support1 report
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A company (NUM) signed an MOU with the US to improve supply outlook, involving Middle Eastern entities.Some support1 report
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NUM represents workers affected by company decisions at the Finch mine in Kimberley, South Africa, involving Petra Diamonds.Some support1 report
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Around NUM this week
News at the entities that move NUM most-
Gwede Mantashe OperationalZingiswa Losi called for disciplinary action against Gwede Mantashe, urging Luthuli House to reflect on the matter.Moves NUM
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Cyril Ramaphosa OperationalMultiple African nations report political and social developments, including Ramaphosa's trade warnings and Shakahola convictions in Kenya.Moves NUM
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Johannesburg Shared contextBongani Baloyi was announced as a mayoral candidate for Johannesburg by Sibonelo Nomvalo during a media briefing in uMhlanga.Moves NUM
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Eskom OperationalEskom is implementing load reduction measures affecting Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.Moves NUM
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Solidarity StructuralLeo Dautzenberg chairs the German Committee in Solidarity, highlighting his decades of engagement with Iran and the National Council of Resistance of Iran.Moves NUM
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South Africa Shared contextThe South African government is considering measures to ease the financial burden caused by rising fuel prices.Moves NUM
Connections
The 13 strongest of 18, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Eskom Operational
NUM actively opposes and litigates against Eskom's proposed operational restructuring and privatization plans.
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Kgalema Motlanthe Structural
Kgalema Motlanthe held the formal leadership position of General Secretary within the company NUM.
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Gwede Mantashe Operational
Gwede Mantashe interacts with NUM's Central Committee, indicating a specific influence from the individual to the company.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Operational
NUM is actively pressuring Cyril Ramaphosa regarding accountability and justice through calls for action and potential legal challenges.
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Solidarity Structural
The company operates within a framework supported by the government agency, specifically regarding mining stability.
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Zingiswa Losi Operational
NUM actively influences and supports Zingiswa Losi's campaigns for organizational leadership.
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Petra Diamonds Structural
NUM represents workers whose status is affected by Petra Diamonds' company decisions.
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South Africa Shared context
NUM operates within South Africa, where labor unions represent workers.
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Bill King Structural
Bill King was a retired activist and member of the company NUM.
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Johannesburg Shared context
NUM was conducting business in the city of Johannesburg during a media briefing.
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African National Congress Operational
NUM withdrew its credentials in protest against the African National Congress.
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Susan Shabangu Shared context
The relationship is contextual, observed when the Minister addresses mining stability issues.
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constitutional court Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking NUM and the Constitutional Court.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- NUM has endorsed Mike Shingange for leadership, while Zingiswa Losi was the incumbent president of COSATU and Shingange seeks to take over COSATU reins.
- Zingiswa Losi is lobbying for election as NUM general secretary and is seen as close to ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Cyril Ramaphosa founded NUM during his tenure as SG.
- Kgalema Motlanthe has taken on significant leadership roles in South Africa, including serving as NUM general secretary and leading administration following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki.
August 2026
3 events- Ramaphosa approved the first phase of Eskom's restructuring, while NUM monitors the company's fate regarding privatization.
- NUM is actively opposing Eskom's restructuring plan and has announced plans to litigate against the company.
- Bill King, a retired NUM activist from Merthyr Tydfil, was linked to Morning Star reporter David Nicholson.
July 2026
3 events- NUM and Solidarity supported a mining stability framework in Pretoria in 2013.
- A student from the University of Gloucestershire captured portraits in South Wales, supported by Fujifilm and collaborating with the NUM.
- The Tory government's involvement in the 1984-85 miners' strike and Orgreave Inquiry is being discussed in relation to employment rights.