BMWU vindicated by Smith sacking

Smith was shown the door last week Wednesday by Sadique Kebonang, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security following a decision by the MDCB board. Described by the media as the ‘most invisible hand’ behind the closure of the BCL Mine Group, Smith was sacked after serving slightly over a year into his four-year lucrative contract.

“We have always been against some of the recommendations that were reportedly made by Smith which among others included the closure of Mines under the BCL Group.