Ann: PLA MOVING TO OWNER OPERATOR MINING AT SMOKE, page-8

re: Ann: PLA MOVING TO OWNER OPERATOR MINING ... If the workforce were to become shareholders...which becomes possible if you are an owner operator??...
they might be less likely to embark on Nationalisation.

The NUM and government must be onside ??

Hope that productivity is improved
and workers and community benefit.

recent media report says:

"Nationalisation debate won by those who oppose it, say analysts
The nationalisation debate within the African National Congress appears to have been won by those that oppose the wholesale state-control of mines and banks say political and economic analysts."........


"In its statement the ANC quoted from the Redistribution and Development Program (RDP) that said: "We need to increase the wealth base of the country by producing more goods and services in the same measure as we improve the quality of life of especially the poor, and effect in a variety of ways, the redistribution of wealth and income in favour of those previously excluded from the economic mainstream."

The January 8 statement also emphasised the principle, originally articulated in the Freedom Charter, which said: "The people will share in the country's wealth." cont

http://www.businesslive.co.za/southafrica/2012/01/11/nationalisation-debate-won-by-those-who-oppose-it-say-analysts

There are many ways to achieve those things,imo.

I dont see SA bringing in carte blanch Nationaisation if business and government can deliver something better.