South Africa's Mine Shooting: Who is to Blame?

Author:
Al Jazeera English
Publisher:
Al Jazeera English
Publication Date:
18 August 2012
Tags:
South Africa, Legal and Judicial Affairs, Mining, Governance, Labour

Police who shot and killed 34 striking miners say they fired in self-defence. But what was behind this brutal police crackdown and how will it play out politically in South Africa? Guests: Patrick Craven, David Wilson, and Zweli Mnisi discuss the mine massacre on Al Jazeera's Inside Story.

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