Expelled ANCYL president Julius Malema has joined Lonmin miners in laying a murder charge against the police after last week’s shooting.
The Lonmin shooting has cost Zuma dearly, with Juju calling on him to resign – and divisions have begin to emerge within Cosatu too, on the Road to Mangaung.
The Lonmin massacre that shocked the nation has left many searching for answers. But what was it like to be there as the tragedy unfolded?
A total of 260 Marikana protesters have been remanded in custody at the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court, to allow for further investigations.
Police commissioner Riah Phiyega says officers shouldn’t be sorry about the shooting near Lonmin in Marikana, which left 34 protesting miners dead.
Platinum producer Lonmin has ordered employees to return to work or face dismissal but workers vow to stay on strike after 34 colleagues were killed.
Tensions look set to reignite at Lonmin’s platinum mine as striking workers vow to defy demands by the company to return to work or face dismissal.
Julius Malema has told striking Marikana mine workers that they should die for their cause, and urged other mineworkers to join them.
New Zealand-based Global Peace and Justice Auckland has blamed Zuma and the ANC-led government for a shootout at the Lonmin mine in Marikana.
Addressing Lonmin miners, Malema has called for Zuma and Mthethwa to resign, and claimed police were protecting the interests of Cyril Ramaphosa.
Former ANC Youth League President, Julius Malema asked police to distance themselves from the crowds at the Wonderkop village near Rustenburg.
Julius Malema, who is due to speak to striking Lonmin workers this afternoon, was greeted with applause at Wonderkop near Rustenburg.
President Jacob Zuma says a commission of inquiry will be established to investigate the cause of the Marikana shootout that led to over 30 deaths.
Amcu head Joseph Mathunjwa has laid the blame for the Lonmin massacre on mine management, the National Union of Mineworkers and North West police.
As the Lonmin story unfolds, the M&G takes a closer look at how the tragic circumstances played out.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is probing the police’s role in the deaths of more than 30 people in a clash at Marikana mine.
Join the M&G’s live video chat as Verashni Pillay puts your questions to Rapule Tabane about the Lonmin violence, Cosatu’s internal crisis and more.
Tell us what you think happened at Marikana mine in the North West, where over 30 people died in a shooting between police and strikers.
For as long as South Africans believe they can get away with murder, they will continue to kill. What do we say now that black people are in charge?
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says more than 30 people were killed in a shooting between police and miners in Marikana, Rustenburg.
Follow the Mail & Guardian’s liveblog as the volatile situation unfolds.
The National Union of Mineworkers says there is a hit list targeting its members at the troubled Lonmin mine in North West.
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is "gravely concerned" about the violent protests at Lonmin’s Marikana mine, her office has said.
Police say no further incidents have been reported at Lonmin’s violence-stricken Marikana mine in the North West, where 10 people have been killed.
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/ 30 September 2011
Eight employees at the Lonmin process division smelter in Marikana have been suspended after refusing a company demand to declare their assets.
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/ 12 January 2011
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and platinum producer Lonmin have reached a wage agreement after protracted talks.
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/ 29 October 2010
The National Union of Mineworkers said on Friday it expected to hold fresh pay talks with Lonmin, the world’s third-largest platinum producer.
The government risks giving SA the same reputation as the war-torn DRC when it comes to mining investments, legal expert Peter Leon warned this week.
Lonmin has shut down its number one furnace at Marikana in North West following a production incident on Sunday, the company said on Monday.
British mining group Lonmin said on Monday it was seeking -million from shareholders after suffering a first-half net loss.
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/ 24 February 2009
Solidarity on Tuesday hit back at Lonmin which earlier said it had reached "an agreement" with trade unions to retrench 4 000 employees.
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/ 24 February 2009
Lonmin, the world’s third-largest platinum producer, on Tuesday confirmed that it would cut up to 5 500 jobs at its Marikana and Limpopo operations.