Miner's strike in South Africa
| 1946 South African Mine Workers' strike |
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| Date | 12 August 1946 (1946-08-12) – 16 August 1946 (1946-08-16) |
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Striking Workers |
South African government
Mining companies |
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- At least nine deaths
- At least 1,248 injured
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The South African Mine Workers' Strike was a labour dispute involving mine workers of Witwatersrand in South Africa. It started on 12 August 1946 and lasted approximately a week. The strike was attacked by police and over the week, at least 1,248 workers were wounded and at least nine killed.
