The shooting at Marikana in August was regrettable, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has told the Farlam commission of inquiry.
National police commissioner Riah Phiyega has started giving evidence before the Farlam commission of inquiry into the Marikana killings.
Lonmin says it’s trying to change, but union infighting continues to plague the mine.
Despite a strong recovery from last year’s Marikana tragedy, tension between labour unions Amcu and NUM hinder Lonmin platinum mine’s output levels.
The families of mineworkers killed in Marikana are suing Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and national police commissioner Riah Phiyega for damages.
The Farlam commission has heard police officers kicked and repeatedly shot an injured mineworker at Lonmin mine’s platinum operation in Rustenburg.
Events at Marikana and the rise of Amcu have upset the cosy relationship enjoyed by the National Union of Mineworkers.
It has been an interesting week at the Farlam commission of inquiry as "underprepared" advocate Dali Mpofu faced NUM president Senzeni Zokwana.
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union’ has gathered thousands of members, but lacks political leverage with mining firms.
A submission to the Marikana inquiry suggests that tough talk from top officials incited police violence.
NUM president Senzeni Zokwana has told the Marikana commission of inquiry that he is proud of the people who "defended the NUM offices" on August 11.
The National Union of Mineworkers provided weapons so its members could protect themselves at Marikana, the Farlam commission of inquiry has heard.
Cellphone video footage taken by two police officers of the Marikana shootings has been broadcasted by a UK-based news channel.
In the wake of its Mangaung conference, the ANC is more erratic and unpredictable than it ever was, writes Richard Calland.
But it is those who made the decision to unleash maximum force who must be held responsible, says David Bruce.
Business optimism may be up but serious economic and labour challenges lie ahead for South Africa, writes Phillip de Wet.
ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has said his call for action against strikers in Marikana and the subsequent death of 34 miners were not linked.
Human rights lawyer George Bizos has questioned a senior cop over police conduct at the Farlam commission into the Marikana shootings.
Endless stories are recounted by garnishee administration companies about staff members going home empty-handed on payday.
Amcu’s president Joseph Mathunjwa has made very little, if any, concessions during cross-examination at the Marikana commission.
Sex workers in Rustenburg have complained about a police force that is a law unto itself. Kwanele Sosibo reports.
Bishop Johannes Seoka has come under fire at the Farlam commission and by a task team investigating his controversial decisions as a religious leader.
A report detailing how firearms were used during the Marikana shooting were ready, a lawyer representing the police has told the Farlam commission.
Like his initial interaction with the miners of Marikana, Bishop Johannes Seoka left the Marikana commission of inquiry as quickly as he appeared.
Financial exclusion played a crucial role in the tensions that led to the Marikana tragedy.
The battles for higher wages by angry striking miners must be chosen carefully to avoid setbacks for the workers, writes Ebrahim Harvey.
Shaft committees from Anglo American Platinum met discreetly in a Rustenburg park to discuss ways of adding impetus to their seven-week strike action.
ANC heavyweight and businessman Cyril Ramaphosa has offered to testify at the Marikana commission of inquiry.
The justice department says it’s under no legal obligation to fund the families of the victims of the Marikana killings attending commission hearings.
The justice department is yet to confirm reports it will no longer support the families of the victims of the Marikana killings.
Despite the negativity about it among miners, the National Union of Mineworkers still believes that it can win them back, writes Kwanele Sosibo.
Zwelinzima Vavi has said that the Marikana incident has exposed weaknesses in Cosatu and that the federation wants Rustenburg back.