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Marikana murder trial resumes

National Sarah Smit - 16 Oct 2020

The eight-year battle for justice played out its next round in the Mahikeng high court this week

Sticking it to the boss is not so simple, according to an expert

National Sarah Smit - 18 Aug 2020

Experts disagree on the meaning behind carrying sticks during strike action, a debate that will be aired at the CCMA on Wednesday

SA needs to restrain use of force by police

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‘Less lethal’ weapons have resulted in deaths and severe injuries, yet there are still no guidelines

Police defence on Marikana falls flat

Article Sarah Smit - 17 Aug 2018

A report highlights inconsistencies that demand that the police should scrutinise their actions

Six years on, still no justice or closure for Marikana victims

Article Azad Essa - 16 Aug 2018

As thousands of mining jobs are cut, families of striking workers slain in 2012 still await compensation and justice

‘Miners did not shoot at police’ – new Marikana report

Article Sarah Smit - 15 Aug 2018

New details about the infamous ‘Scene 2’ have emerged a day shy of the sixth anniversary of the Marikana massacre

Police to finally appear in court for Marikana murders

Article Athandiwe Saba - 11 Mar 2018

Nine police officers will appear in court on a number of charges including murder, attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice.

Web archives open up the truth about Marikana

Analysis Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2017

New web archives give the public access to the full range of evidence from the Farlam commission.

Phiyega files review application against Claassen inquiry

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Jan 2017

The inquiry found that the suspended police commissioner was not fit to hold office and that she lied to the Marikana Commission of Inquiry.

Phiyega mustn’t be spared testimony by Marikana survivors and widows – lawyers

Article Pontsho Pilane - 30 May 2016

The Claassen inquiry failed to adequately cross-examine the suspended police commissioner, victims’ representatives argue.

First big blow for Phiyega at Claassen inquiry

Article Athandiwe Saba - 3 May 2016

The commission of inquiry into Riah Phiyega's fitness to hold office began on Tuesday after the police commissioner was suspended last year.

Zuma sets up inquiry into Phiyega’s conduct

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Sep 2015

A board of inquiry into Riah Phiyega's fitness to hold office has been set up, President Jacob Zuma announced on Tuesday.

Three years after Marikana the legal fraternity still bristles with accusations of bias

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Sep 2015

Far from excoriating the report and defaming its author, Dumisa Ntsebeza ought to show some gratitude for its findings.

Remembering Marikana: Three years on

Article Sarah Evans - 12 Aug 2015

The Mail & Guardian recounts events in the days leading up to the Marikana massacre, as recorded by the Farlam commission of inquiry.

DA wants dishonourable discharge for Phiyega

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Aug 2015

The DA said it would take steps to have National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega dishonourably discharged from the SA Police Service.

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Marikana murder trial resumes

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SA needs to restrain use of force by police

Police defence on Marikana falls flat

Six years on, still no justice or closure for Marikana victims

‘Miners did not shoot at police’ – new Marikana report

Police to finally appear in court for Marikana murders

Web archives open up the truth about Marikana

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Phiyega mustn’t be spared testimony by Marikana survivors and widows – lawyers

First big blow for Phiyega at Claassen inquiry

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Remembering Marikana: Three years on

DA wants dishonourable discharge for Phiyega

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