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Mine strike hits the micro and macro in S. African economy

South African mine. (Photo:Courtesy)

By Reuters

RUSTENBURG, South Africa: As South Africa's biggest post-apartheid mine strike marks its eighth week on Thursday, it is already denting growth and export earnings, and many of those affected are having to sell their most prized possessions to make ends meet.

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