Wage talks at Gold Fields South Deep Mine near Westonaria on Gautengs far West Rand have deadlocked after labour unions, the National Union of Mineworkers NUM and United Association of South Africa UASA rejected the companys latest salary offer .
The unions are demanding an 11 hike for the lowest-paid workers, and 9.5 for artisans and officials.
Gold Fields is currently offering 7 and 5.7, respectively.