“We urge the government to take note of the determination of the striking workers and the depth of solidarity support they are receiving from the majority of South Africans. They should return to the Bargaining Council with a new offer, so that we can reach a settlement at the earliest possible moment. It is in everyone’s interest to bring the strike to an end as speedily as possible.”
http://www.cosatu.org.za/show.php?include=docs/pr/2010/pr0826i.html&ID=3834&cat=COSATU%20Today
Meanwhile, the media in South Africa are reporting that private talks are underway to resolve the dispute.
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Key-players-silent-on-strike-talks-20100827