VOICED: Crisis reaches South AfricaÕs miners

VOICED: Crisis reaches South AfricaÕs miners

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the challenges faced by workers in the platinum mining industry in Rustenburg, South Africa, due to falling platinum prices. It highlights the economic impact, including significant job cuts and the potential for further losses. The situation poses a serious threat to the livelihoods of many, with unions predicting a bleak future. The video also touches on the broader socioeconomic implications for South Africa, which holds the largest platinum reserves in the world, and the need for government intervention.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the perspective of the unions regarding the future of jobs in the platinum industry?

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What is the significance of the platinum reserves in South Africa?

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