South Africa: Marikana Report Falls Short of Providing Justice for the Families of the Victims

press release

The greatest tragedy in South Africa's democratic history has finally today been dealt with by the President with delay and a lack of accountability. The publication of the Farlam Commission's Report that is almost 90 days late- while in the President's custody- represents an injustice for the families who lost loved ones in the Marikana massacre.

The DA will fight to hold those responsible for the massacre to account, including those who used their political influence to bring the strike to a conclusion. Our focus will be on making sure that those who were directly affected by the tragedy are compensated for their loss or injury, and to ensure that this is tragedy is never allowed to happen again. The widows of those who perished must see justice for the loss of their loved ones, many of whom were breadwinners.

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