South African Strike Becoming Peaceful

South African police, on Sunday, were able to peacefully halt a protest march, one that was aimed at their own station.

Police blocked the road and faced off five hundred miners, who were armed with sticks.

On Saturday, police fired rubber bullets and tear gas as they went through protesters confiscating machetes, clubs, and spears.

The move was part of the government's decision to disarm the protesters, in hopes that they'll stop striking and get back to work.

Strikes have shut down major mines, as demands are made for huge increases in pay.

Negotiators are attempting to reach a settlement, but there's a large gap between demands and what the government is willing to pay.

From the beginning of the strike there was deadly violence, culminating on August 16, when thirty-four were killed by police.