/ 12 August 2021

Phiyega’s ‘zombie litigation’ to fight Marikana findings costs taxpayers

Commemoration Service For Slain Police Officers
Coming out fighting: Riah Phiyega contends she has been made a ‘scapegoat’ for the Marikana massacre. (Herman Verwey/Gallo Images/Beeld)

Nine years later, the government has not finalised damages claims, but has paid millions for Phiyega to contest the scathing findings against her

This content is restricted to subscribers only.


Join the M&G Community


Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.

Subscription enables:

  • - M&G community membership
  • - independent journalism
  • - access to all premium articles & features
  • - a digital version of the weekly newspaper
  • - invites to subscriber-only events
  • - the opportunity to test new online features first

Already a subscriber?
.