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Marikana Massacre
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Marikana Commemoration: More 20 000 people expected at 10th anniversary

Marikana
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Marikana massacre: See what exactly happened on the day

Marikana
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10 years on: ‘Marikana-The Musical’ returns to SAST [watch]

Marikana Massacre
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Marikana Commemoration: More 20 000 people expected at 10th anniversary

Marikana
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Marikana massacre: See what exactly happened on the day

Marikana
Entertainment

10 years on: ‘Marikana-The Musical’ returns to SAST [watch]

Marikana massacre, Lonmin, Mineworkers, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Sibanye Stillwater, Gauteng High Court, R1 billion case, Judge Colin Lamont
News

Marikana mineworkers vs Ramaphosa: Legal battle to kick off today

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty02-06-2022 11:22

The legal battle with the Marikana mineworkers and President Cyril Ramaphosa is back in court on Thursday, 2 June, 2022.

Marikana, 15 men, arrested, unlawful, court, North West
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Marikana: 15 men accused of various unlawful activities in court

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty14-03-2022 12:36

15 men are to appear in court soon for numerous crimes allegedly committed by them during the Marikana Massacre.

Marikana mine worker's affiliated to AMCU lay wreath at the Koppie in commemoration of Marikana Massacre on August 16, 2020 in Rustenburg, South Africa. The Marikana massacre is a fatal incident that took place at the Lonmin Platinum mine on 16 August 2012 where 37 workers were killed during a peaceful protest. (Photo by Gallo Images/Daily Sun/Morapedi Mashashe)
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Marikana reparations: Nearly R70m paid to 35 families, negotiations continue

By Storm Simpson17-08-2021 20:51

The South African government has settled the claim for loss of support with the families of 35 of the workers killed in the Marikana Massacre. Negotiations, however, continue with several other claimants.

Msaki
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Msaki calls radio stations out for cutting her songs short [watch]

By Naledi de Wee17-08-2021 11:39

Msaki directs her attention towards local radio stations who cut her music short. She says radio compilers should always respect her music.

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WATCH: Marikana Massacre | ‘There is still no JUSTICE’ – EFF

By Lisa Greyson17-08-2021 08:21

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has reiterated their long-standing demand for those responsible for the death of 44 people during the Marikana Massacre be held accountable

Marikana mine worker's affiliated to AMCU lay wreath at the Koppie in commemoration of Marikana Massacre on August 16, 2020 in Rustenburg, South Africa. The Marikana massacre is a fatal incident that took place at the Lonmin Platinum mine on 16 August 2012 where 37 workers were killed during a peaceful protest. (Photo by Gallo Images/Daily Sun/Morapedi Mashashe)
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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday 17 August 2021

By Adrian Ephraim17-08-2021 05:30

In the latest news in South Africa on Tuesday 17 August 2021, the victims of the Marikana massacre were remembered, nine years on, but has justice been served?

WATCH: Events of Marikana occu
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WATCH: Events of Marikana occurred on our watch – ANC

By Lisa Greyson17-08-2021 00:45

ANC National spokesperson Pule Mabe says Marikana will always remain a dark spot on our democratic society..

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‘Fateful events of Marikana occurred on our watch’ – ANC

By Andrea Chothia16-08-2021 15:39

Monday 16 August marks the nine-year anniversary of the tragic events of Marikana. The ANC said it stands with every family member who lost a loved one.

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Just in: Malema plans to launch ‘private prosecution’ against Ramaphosa

By Tom Head16-08-2021 14:57

The NPA now has a three-month deadline to reply to a case opened by Julius Malema in 2012 – or he’ll seek a private prosecution against President Ramaphosa.

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Marikana Tragedy: Some widows & families not yet paid, says Amcu

By Thabo Baloyi16-08-2021 13:46

Police Minister Bheki Cele revealed that the South African Police Service (SAPS) paid out over R176 million to the families of the victims

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Marikana Massacre: EFF lament failure to punish those responsible

By Dan Meyer16-08-2021 13:18

The EFF saluted the 34 miners who died at Marikana in 2012, saying that their struggle played a critical role in the party’s formation.

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Malema forced to withdraw brutal ‘Marikana insult’ aimed at Ramaphosa

By Tom Head02-06-2021 16:36

Julius Malema has a sharp set of claws: The EFF leader was made to retract the Marikana-based taunt he made towards Cyril Ramaphosa this afternoon.

Marikana Massacre Latest: Top
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Marikana Massacre Latest: Top cop cleared of charges

By Lyse Comins30-03-2021 13:08

Top police brass have been cleared of charges in relation to the death in custody of a miner during the Marikana Massacre.

Mine shooting latest: Echoes o
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Mine shooting latest: Echoes of Marikana as three shot dead

By Lyse Comins18-03-2021 11:44

Police have arrested four suspects after the latest mine shooting that has claimed the lives of a protestor and two security guards.

police saps makhanda
News

Marikana: Manhunt for suspects in policewoman’s killing

By Olebogeng Motse02-12-2020 11:45

The 36-year old Marikana policewoman, Julia Makgareetsa, was gunned down in an operation at Rooikoppies township.

Cyril Ramaphosa Q&A
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Marikana massacre: Ramaphosa ordered to apologise or face legal action

By Thabo Baloyi17-08-2020 10:03

One of the legal representatives of the victims’ families, advocate Dali Mpofu, said an apology from President Cyril Ramaphosa and government was more important the money.

Zondo
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More than 1 billion spent on commissions of inquiry – mostly for corruption

By Andrea Chothia30-07-2020 12:25

The Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has been allocated an additional R130 million to complete work by March 2021.

From Coligny to Marikana: A ye
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From Coligny to Marikana: A year in the North West High Court

By (ANA) African News Agency30-12-2019 15:16

It’s been an incredibly busy year for the North West High Court.

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Marikana victims’ families recall the deaths of their loved ones

By (ANA) African News Agency18-11-2019 07:40

Police officers and Lonmin security guards were among the ten people killed in the preceding week.

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President Ramaphosa promises to visit Marikana after union engagement

By (ANA) African News Agency02-09-2019 08:50

Paul Sebegoe, SANCO’s chairman in North West province which is home to Marikana, said EFF leader Julius Malema had no say in whether Ramaphosa should go to Marikana.

Napoleon Webster. Image: ANA
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Marikana Activist Napoleon Webster loses court bid

By (ANA) African News Agency23-08-2019 14:45

The “Forum 4 Service Delivery” promises to act against “lazy” Councillors.

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Marikana, seven years on: The moments that lead to a massacre

By Nick Krige16-08-2019 14:30

The deaths of two police officers and two security guards in the days before the Marikana massacre may have pushed tensions beyond the point of no return.

ex-miners TB claims
Opinion

Disconnect between business and state contributed to Marikana massacre

By The Conversation16-08-2019 08:25

The Mining Charter, as well as a broader international debate about corporate responsibility, expected companies to contribute to public goods and services in areas near their mines. The companies accepted this.

Lonmin takeover
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Rustenburg communities appeal to ConCourt to set aside Lonmin takeover

By (ANA) African News Agency22-07-2019 13:33

Local communities are not happy with the idea of Sibanye-Stillwater succeeding in its Lonmin takeover. They believe the requisite research wasn’t conducted.

2019 Elections
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2019 Elections: Startling DA campaign says ANC have “killed” 181 citizens

By Tom Head16-01-2019 13:01

The controversial campaign event ahead of the 2019 Elections claimed that the ANC were directly responsible for scores of deaths.

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