miners in south africa in danger

The south africa union says that they are planning to strike some platinum and gold mines. The story doesn't have much detail, but they are expected to attack thursday. Eurasia says that the attacks might carry on through 2 weeks. They are attacking because of something to do with the economy. Should we attack these poor mines and miners? And if we do what have they done? They're just trying to get through their day. I don't really have anything else to say.