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South Africa: Marikana Probe to Begin Next Month
SAPA, 21 September 2012
A judicial inquiry into the shooting at Lonmin's Marikana mine would begin on October 1 and be completed within four months, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said on Friday. Read more »
Inquiry into South African Mine Violence to Begin
The probe which is expected to last four months will begin on October 1 to determine, among other things, the roles played by Lonmin mine, the police and rival unions after strike action turned violent leaving in its wake 46 people dead.
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President Jacob Zuma has announced the composition and terms of reference of the judicial commission of inquiry into the Marikana tragedy where 34 mine workers were killed and 78 ... Read more »
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The violent clashes between police and striking miners that left scores dead and several injured sparked concern and outrage the world over. As the details of what exactly caused ... Read more »
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Unrest at Lonmin - one of the world's largest platinum-producing mines - led to the deaths of several people, including police, after nearly a week's strike action involving rival ... Read more »
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Members of the defence force will be supporting the police to prevent and combat crime as well as maintain law and order in areas where needed in the wake of violent mining unrest ... Read more »
