In December 2013, the ex-employees together with general members of society in Sebokeng in the Emfulweni Municipality (former Vaal) made peace with the fact that the Cape Gate management and directors were not willing to listen to them. In response the workers resolved that they were going to force the employer to listen and were ready to be shot let alone arrested. Itani Rasalanavho writes on how the workers have been organising and mobilising around their claims for benefits.