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South Africa's Mining Inquiry Focuses on Muti

The Farlam Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of 34 miners at Marikana in August last year has heard from a union member, who is being questioned on his knowledge of muti (herbal medicine) before fights. It's reported that post mortem results revealed fresh incisions on the deceased's bodies.
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Police on standby if violence erupts at Lonmin's troubled Marikana mine in the North West, Tuesday, 14 August 2012

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A memorial service for miners killed by police.

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