The SA Human Rights Commission has asked Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to intervene in the plight of miners at [Aurora's] Grootvlei mine... The SAHRC "is continuing with its investigation of a complaint on allegations of human rights violations relating to mining activities at the Grootvlei mine...and has recently written to the Minister of Mineral Resources...to request her intervention in this matter", the commission said in a statement...The commission had investigated the matter of unpaid workers at Grootvlei. "Preliminary findings on the matter show that the non-payment of salaries has had resultant impacts on the quality of life of the workers and their families, particularly on their health and access to food, water and education."...Aurora told Parliament that all NUM-affiliated workers at the Grootvlei mine, and 80% of those at the Orkney mine had been paid. However, NUM denied this. The SAHRC was also concerned about acid mine water as it could threaten the rights to food, water and a safe environment, as enshrined in the Bill of Rights.