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South Africa: Mbalula Defends Zuma On Marikana Report
News24Wire, 26 June 2015
Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula defended President Jacob Zuma on Friday against those who criticised him about the Marikana report. Read more »
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South Africa: Commission Makes 'Devastating' Findings Against Police
allAfrica, 26 June 2015
The commission which delved into the killings of striking miners on South Africa's platinum mining belt in 2012 has made a range of strongly critical findings against the police,… Read more »
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South Africa: Phiyega to Respond to Marikana Findings Next Month
News24Wire, 26 June 2015
National police commissioner Riah Phiyega has received a letter from President Jacob Zuma informing her of the outcomes of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry, the SA Police Service… Read more »
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South Africa: Premier Supra Mahumapelo Welcomes Release of Marikana Report
Govt of SA, 26 June 2015
Premier Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo has welcomed and congratulated President Jacob Zuma for a decision to release the Marikana report on Thursday 25 June 2015 ahead of the… Read more »
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South Africa: President Jacob Zuma - Release of Marikana Report
Govt of SA, 25 June 2015
Release by President Jacob Zuma of the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Events at Marikana Mine In Rustenburg, Union Buildings, Pretoria Read more »
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South Africa: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa On the Release of Marikana Commission Report
Govt of SA, 25 June 2015
In response to media queries, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the release of the Farlam Commission Report into the Marikana Tragedy by President Jacob Zuma today… Read more »
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South Africa: Parliament Welcomes Release of Marikana Report
Govt of SA, 25 June 2015
The Portfolio Committee on Police welcomes President Zuma's release of the long-awaited report into the tragic incident that occurred in Marikana in August 2012. Read more »
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South Africa: Police Committee Welcomes Release of the Marikana Report
Parliament of South Africa, 25 June 2015
Parliament, Thursday 25 June 2015 - The Portfolio Committee on Police welcomes President Zuma's release of the long-awaited report into the tragic incident that occurred in… Read more »
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South Africa: Police 'Defective Plan' to Blame for Marikana Massacre
Al Jazeera, 25 June 2015
The police operation that led to the deaths of at least 34 striking miners in Marikana should not have taken place because of the defects in the tactical plan, the commission in… Read more »
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South Africa: Release of Farlam Commission Report
ANC, 25 June 2015
The President of the Republic of South Africa, Comrade Jacob Zuma, released today the report of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of… Read more »
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South Africa: Marikana Report Falls Short of Providing Justice for the Families of the Victims
DA, 25 June 2015
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… Read more »
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South Africa: President Zuma Releases Marikana Commission Report
SAnews.gov.za, 25 June 2015
The Report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the events at the Marikana Mine in Rustenburg has recommended that there be an enquiry into National Police Commissioner,… Read more »
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South Africa: 'Exoneration of Cyril Ramaphosa Most Shocking Finding'
Marikana Support Campaign, 26 June 2015
The long awaited report of the Farlam Commission has been released. Despite an understanding that lawyers of the families of those slain on 16 August 2012 would be given 48 hours… Read more »
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South Africa: We Have Worked Hard to Improve Conditions - Lonmin CEO
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
While the report by the Marikana Commission found that Lonmin had failed to ensure the safety of its workers and did not comply with housing obligations for them, the company said… Read more »
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South Africa: Marikana - What You Should Know
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
1. At least 44 people died - 34 on one day - when police and striking mineworkers clashed at the Lonmin Mine in Rustenburg in the North West. The battle lasted from August 11 and… Read more »
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South Africa: Report Into Killings of Miners at Marikana - FULL TEXT
allAfrica, 25 June 2015
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma tonight released the full report of the commission he appointed to investigate the events culminating in the police killings of 34 striking… Read more »
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South Africa: Marikana Tragedy Must Be Understood Against Backdrop of Structural Violence
The Conversation Africa, 25 June 2015
For some observers, the long-awaited and much-delayed publication of retired judge Ian Farlam's report on the death of 44 people at the Lonmin-owned platinum mine at Marikana in… Read more »
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South Africa: Police Chief Phiyega Bears Brunt of Marikana Report Criticisms
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
National police commissioner Riah Phiyega bore the brunt of the Marikana commission's report, while Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and other ministers were let off scot-free. Read more »
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South Africa: Marikana Report - Key Findings and Recommendations
Daily Maverick, 26 June 2015
President Jacob Zuma finally released the report of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry on Thursday. Political figures were exonerated but Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega's fitness… Read more »
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South Africa: EFF Statement On the Marikana Commission Report
EFF, 26 June 2015
The Economic Freedom Fighters receives the Marikana Commission Report as delivered by President Zuma with deep sadness, disappointment and shock. The EFF leadership collective has… Read more »
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South Africa: We Need Time to Analyse, Absorb Marikana Report - Chamber of Mines
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
The Chamber of Mines needed time to absorb and analyse all the findings made in the Marikana report, released by President Jacob Zuma on Thursday night. Read more »
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South Africa: Marikana Reaction - Phiyega, Ramaphosa Must Face Consequences
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
Opposition parties called on police commissioner Riah Phiyega to be suspended or axed and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to face the might of the law despite the Marikana report… Read more »
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South Africa: Phiyega the 'Largest Victim' in Marikana Report - Mpofu
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
National police commissioner Riah Phiyega seemed to be the biggest loser in the report on the Marikana Commission of Inquiry, the miners' lawyer said on Thursday evening. Read more »
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South Africa: Phiyega Must Be Suspended - IFP
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
The Inkatha Freedom Party wants national police commissioner Riah Phiyega and all police officials involved in the 2012 Marikana shooting to be suspended with immediate effect. Read more »
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South Africa: NUM Will Speak On Marikana Commission Report Later
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
The NUM has welcomed the recommendations and findings of the Marikana Commission, but will only speak publicly on them once it studies the commission's report. Read more »
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South Africa: Marikana Commission - Probe Needed to Determine Criminal Liability
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
The Farlam Commission has found that investigations must determine whether anyone should be prosecuted for deaths at Marikana, and if the police can be held liable. Read more »
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South Africa: Release of Marikana Report Should Help Heal Nation - ANC
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
The release of the Marikana report on Thursday evening finally brings to light the truth around "this tragic incident", the ANC said. Read more »
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South Africa: Police Chief's 'Fitness for Office' Questioned
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
National police commissioner Riah Phiyega must face an inquiry into her fitness to hold office, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has said in its report. Read more »
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South Africa: Marikana Report - the Continuing Injustice for the People of a Lesser God
Daily Maverick, 26 June 2015
The big take-away of the report of the Farlam Commission was that an inquiry be held into the fitness to hold office of National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega and former North… Read more »
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South Africa: Inquiry Into Mine Killings Says Police Lied
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
The Marikana commission suggested that the SA Police Service lied about its tactical plan to disperse striking mineworkers on August 16 2012. Read more »
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South Africa: Deputy President Cleared in Report on Police Killings
News24Wire, 25 June 2015
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa cannot be held accountable for the deaths of the 34 Marikana miners, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa Massacre Probe Points Finger at Police, Mine, Unions
The commission which investigated the events culminating in the police killings of 34 striking platinum miners in Marikana in August 2012 has called for criminal investigations into the role of the police, said the police concealed evidence from the commission and wants a formal inquiry into the fitness to hold office of the national police chief.
Documents
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25 June 2015
Marikana Report - Full Text
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- Judge Ian Farlam, assisted by Advocates PD Hemraj SC and BR Tokota SC
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- Judge Ian Farlam, assisted by Advocates PD Hemraj SC and BR Tokota SC
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The full, 646-page report of the Commission of Inquiry into the events leading up to the police killing of striking miners at in the South African ... see more »
Photo Essay
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South Africa: Miners Shot Down
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In August 2012, police gunned down striking miners in the platinum belt of South Africa, in what has been been compared to the Sharpeville massacre, when more than 60 protesters against apartheid laws ... see more »
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5 May 2015
Miners Shot Down - Full Documentary
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- Miners Shot Down
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A documentary detailing the events of the August 2012 Marikana shooting where miners and police officers were killed during violent striking action. see more »
InFocus
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The Pretoria High Court has dismissed an application ordering President Jacob Zuma to release the Marikana report. Read more »
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President Jacob Zuma has been sent a letter by Defence Attorney Andries Nkoma on behalf of the mineworkers injured and arrested during the 2012 Marikana shooting, demanding the ... Read more »
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The Presidency has said that the Marikana Commission of Inquiry's report on the killing of striking mineworkers during August 2012 will be released to the public. Read more »
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The Farlam Mission of Inquiry's final report into the Marikana massacre where 34 people were killed has been received by the Presidency. Read more »
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The Farlam Commission of Inquiry has concluded its public hearings into the events at Marikana where miners and police officers were killed during violent striking action in August ... Read more »
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Independent lawyers appointed to help a commission set up to investigate the worst police killings since the notorious Sharpeville massacre have accused the police of fabricating ... Read more »
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Retired judge Ian Farlam has questioned national police commissioner Riah Phiyega over the use of deadly R5 assault rifles during public order policing operations. Read more »
