South Africa 'Fails' to Compensate Families of Killed Striking Miners

Author:
Al Jazeera English
Publisher:
Al Jazeera English
Publication Date:
15 August 2017
Tags:
South Africa, Company News, Human Rights, Labour, Legal and Judicial Affairs, Mining

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 the families of the men compensation for what is called the Marikana massacre. But they still have not received any money.

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