South Africa's president has called on the country's mining companies to do more to help their workers and communities. The miners are a key constituent group for the president, and have been critical of him over the past few months. Strikes in the mining industry over wages and conditions have reduced production and cost the country's economy. The president is seeking re-election in December, and some say that his statements are just part of the campaign. The strikes have cost the economy about $1.2 billion so far this year.
See "Zuma Calls for More Help for Mine Workers", Devon Maylie, The Wall Street Journal, October 28, 2012