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South Africa: President Condemned for Deploying Army to Marikana
SAPA, 16 September 2012
President Jacob Zuma must urgently answer questions about the deployment of soldiers to Marikana, Cope president Mosiuoa Lekota said in Johannesburg on Sunday. Read more »
Can South Africa's Army Quell Mining Unrest?
The ruling ANC has defended its decision of deploying members of the South African police service who used rubber bullets and teargas at Marikana miners to disperse protesters.Video
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15 September 2012
South African Police Raid Striking Miners
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- Al Jazeera English
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Police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protesters at a platinum mine where 45 people were killed over a deadly wage dispute that ... see more »
Armoured police patrol an informal settlement near Lonmin's Marikana mine. The government announced that it was going to toughen its stance on illegal gatherings and the carrying of weapons during protests.
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Strike action continues at platinum, chrome and gold mining operations where disgruntled workers are demanding better salaries. Read more »
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Expelled youth leader of the ruling African National Congress, Julius Malema, says a "day of action" will be announced to co-ordinate national strike action until the demands of ... Read more »
