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The ANC says it welcomes government's moves to restore order on the country's mines.
Earlier, Justice Minister, Jeff Radebe, said illegal gatherings, the carrying of dangerous weapons, incitement as well as threats of violence against anyone in the affected areas will be dealt with accordingly.
He says law enforcement agencies will not hesitate to arrest those who are found to have contravened legislation governing all these acts.
In a statement Friday afternoon, ANC spokesperson, Ishmail Mnisi, said it is the responsibility of government to contain these "isolated events" and bring the situation under control and to ensure that order, peace and stability are restored.
"We call on government, labour, business and civic society to work in partnership to promote sustainable economic development in our country and peaceful resolution of disputes," he said.
"Our constitution provides for the right to organise and to collectively bargain and strike. We also have a world class and progressive legal framework to reduce industrial relations conflict and eliminate unfair discrimination in the workplace."
Mnisi said "we need to recommit ourselves to effective social dialogue and to strive to find a common vision to take us forward. We call on the strikers to observe and act in accordance with the rule of law, and to desist from illegal acts, incitement, as well as threats of violence."
