Workers down tools at Northam Platinum mine

The union said the workers will today gather at Northam Platinum at 12:00 for a memorial service and then disperse to their respective homes.

"This is part of the NUM resolution to observe a day of mourning each time mineworkers lose their lives," it said.

The NUM said it called on all its members countrywide to observe days of mourning whenever mineworkers lose their lives as per the resolution of the union in an attempt to put more pressure on companies to observe health and safety policies.