They used tear gas and rubber bullets to stop the strikers from attacking miners who were still trying to work.
At least one worker was killed, after strikers set him on fire.
Others were injured in the violence, with several being hospitalized.
Vehicles and buildings were also set on fire, by the strikers who were attempting to shut down the Amplats' Bathopele mine.
Since August mining strikes have gripped and shut down much of South Africa.
Some miners have agreed to terms, ending their strikes, but most other mines have not yet been able to negotiate successfully.
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