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South Africa: What the Lack of Accountability for Marikana Says About Zuma's Govt
The Conversation Africa, 16 August 2017
Five years ago this week 44 people were killed in the course of an industrial dispute at a platinum mine in South Africa's North West Province owned by Lonmin. It became known as… Read more »
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South Africa: Miners' Union to Commemorate Marikana Massacre
News24Wire, 16 August 2017
The deaths of 34 miners during the Marikana massacre in 2012 will be commemorated by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) on Wednesday at the hillside where… Read more »
1,826 Days Later - South Africa Remembers Marikana Massacre
Five years ago today, 34 miners, mine security personnel and a member of the South African Police, lost their lives at Marikana after protests over salaries, living and working conditions at the Lonmin Mine where they were employed. After several days of no solution being found, police fired live ammunition at them. Despite promises from the government, families of the victims still await compensation.
Striking Lonmin miners gather on a hill near the Marikana mine during a protest action August 2012 (file photo).
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15 August 2017
South Africa 'Fails' to Compensate Families of Killed Striking Miners
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Five years ago 34 miners striking over poor pay and harsh working conditions were shot and killed by police in South Africa. The government promised ... see more »
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Police Investigation Directorate chief Robert McBride has expressed shock after 87 officers were cleared of charges relating to the deaths of of 34 miners who died during the 2012 ... Read more »
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The families of miners shot and killed by police at Lonmin's Marikana mine have issued court summons for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
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Miners and Marikana residents have commemorated the anniversary of the shooting that left 34 Lonmin miners dead following violent strike action. Read more »
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The state has also agreed to pay for the psychological evaluation of those families that suffered emotional trauma due to the loss of family members during the 2012 Marikana ... Read more »
