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Marikana

Marikana shooting was ‘regrettable’, says Phiyega
Article
/ 14 March 2013

Marikana shooting was ‘regrettable’, says Phiyega

The shooting at Marikana in August was regrettable, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has told the Farlam commission of inquiry.

By Devereaux Morkel
Phiyega begins testimony at Farlam commission
Article
/ 14 March 2013

Phiyega begins testimony at Farlam commission

National police commissioner Riah Phiyega has started giving evidence before the Farlam commission of inquiry into the Marikana killings.

By Sapa
Marikana is picking up the pieces
Article
/ 8 March 2013

Marikana is picking up the pieces

Lonmin says it’s trying to change, but union infighting continues to plague the mine.

By Thalia Holmes
Lonmin strike: Tension between unions hampers mine’s output
Article
/ 5 March 2013

Lonmin strike: Tension between unions hampers mine’s output

Despite a strong recovery from last year’s Marikana tragedy, tension between labour unions Amcu and NUM hinder Lonmin platinum mine’s output levels.

By Thalia Holmes
Families of deceased Marikana workers to sue police for millions
Article
/ 1 March 2013

Families of deceased Marikana workers to sue police for millions

The families of mineworkers killed in Marikana are suing Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and national police commissioner Riah Phiyega for damages.

By Sapa
Marikana victim: I may never be able to father children
Article
/ 27 February 2013

Marikana victim: I may never be able to father children

The Farlam commission has heard police officers kicked and repeatedly shot an injured mineworker at Lonmin mine’s platinum operation in Rustenburg.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Mines rethink union agreements
Article
/ 22 February 2013

Mines rethink union agreements

Events at Marikana and the rise of Amcu have upset the cosy relationship enjoyed by the National Union of Mineworkers.

By Kwanele Sosibo
NUM’s Zokwana dealt with lightly at the Farlam commission
Article
/ 11 February 2013

NUM’s Zokwana dealt with lightly at the Farlam commission

It has been an interesting week at the Farlam commission of inquiry as "underprepared" advocate Dali Mpofu faced NUM president Senzeni Zokwana.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Amcu’s staying power is in doubt
Article
/ 8 February 2013

Amcu’s staying power is in doubt

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union’ has gathered thousands of members, but lacks political leverage with mining firms.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Marikana: ‘Maximum force’ dictum under fire
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Marikana: ‘Maximum force’ dictum under fire

A submission to the Marikana inquiry suggests that tough talk from top officials incited police violence.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Marikana: NUM commends and condemns striking miners
Article
/ 31 January 2013

Marikana: NUM commends and condemns striking miners

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.

By Kwanele Sosibo
NUM provided members with weapons at Marikana
Article
/ 29 January 2013

NUM provided members with weapons at Marikana

The National Union of Mineworkers provided weapons so its members could protect themselves at Marikana, the Farlam commission of inquiry has heard.

By Maryke Vermaak
UK news channel airs cellphone footage of Marikana shooting
Article
/ 28 January 2013

UK news channel airs cellphone footage of Marikana shooting

Cellphone video footage taken by two police officers of the Marikana shootings has been broadcasted by a UK-based news channel.

By Sapa
ANC: The battle for power is about to begin
Article
/ 18 January 2013

ANC: The battle for power is about to begin

In the wake of its Mangaung conference, the ANC is more erratic and unpredictable than it ever was, writes Richard Calland.

By Richard Calland
Marikana not Ramaphosa’s finest moment
Analysis
/ 18 January 2013

Marikana not Ramaphosa’s finest moment

But it is those who made the decision to unleash maximum force who must be held responsible, says David Bruce.

By David Bruce
Clouds gather over South Africa as 2013 dawns
Article
/ 11 January 2013

Clouds gather over South Africa as 2013 dawns

Business optimism may be up but serious economic and labour challenges lie ahead for South Africa, writes Phillip de Wet.

By Phillip De Wet
Ramaphosa: Call for action and Marikana tragedy not linked
Article
/ 9 January 2013

Ramaphosa: Call for action and Marikana tragedy not linked

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.

By Sapa
Marikana: Senior cop questioned at Farlam commission
Article
/ 19 December 2012

Marikana: Senior cop questioned at Farlam commission

Human rights lawyer George Bizos has questioned a senior cop over police conduct at the Farlam commission into the Marikana shootings.

By Sapa
Editorial: Grapple garnishee ghoul
Article
/ 30 November 2012

Editorial: Grapple garnishee ghoul

Endless stories are recounted by garnishee administration companies about staff members going home empty-handed on payday.

By Editorial
Lonmin counsel wins little after slating Amcu leader’s remarks
Article
/ 29 November 2012

Lonmin counsel wins little after slating Amcu leader’s remarks

Amcu’s president Joseph Mathunjwa has made very little, if any, concessions during cross-examination at the Marikana commission.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Sex in the shadows of Marikana
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Sex in the shadows of Marikana

Sex workers in Rustenburg have complained about a police force that is a law unto itself. Kwanele Sosibo reports.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Marikana: Bishop under fire for abusing funds
Article
/ 22 November 2012

Marikana: Bishop under fire for abusing funds

Bishop Johannes Seoka has come under fire at the Farlam commission and by a task team investigating his controversial decisions as a religious leader.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Marikana ballistic reports available
Article
/ 20 November 2012

Marikana ballistic reports available

A report detailing how firearms were used during the Marikana shooting were ready, a lawyer representing the police has told the Farlam commission.

By Sapa
Marikana: Why bishop went to the mountain
Article
/ 16 November 2012

Marikana: Why bishop went to the mountain

Like his initial interaction with the miners of Marikana, Bishop Johannes Seoka left the Marikana commission of inquiry as quickly as he appeared.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Educating our country about money matters Financial education empowers people and communities
Article
/ 12 November 2012

Educating our country about money matters Financial education empowers people and communities

Financial exclusion played a crucial role in the tensions that led to the Marikana tragedy.

By Staff Reporter
Wildcat strikes have left a bitter legacy
Analysis
/ 9 November 2012

Wildcat strikes have left a bitter legacy

The battles for higher wages by angry striking miners must be chosen carefully to avoid setbacks for the workers, writes Ebrahim Harvey.

By Ebrahim Harvey
Platinum miners want Anglo American to dig deeper
Article
/ 2 November 2012

Platinum miners want Anglo American to dig deeper

Shaft committees from Anglo American Platinum met discreetly in a Rustenburg park to discuss ways of adding impetus to their seven-week strike action.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Ramaphosa offers to testify at Marikana commission
Article
/ 28 October 2012

Ramaphosa offers to testify at Marikana commission

ANC heavyweight and businessman Cyril Ramaphosa has offered to testify at the Marikana commission of inquiry.

By Sapa and Faranaaz Parker
‘No legal basis to fund Marikana commission attendance’
Article
/ 27 October 2012

‘No legal basis to fund Marikana commission attendance’

The justice department says it’s under no legal obligation to fund the families of the victims of the Marikana killings attending commission hearings.

By Deshnee Subramany
Justice department could withdraw support for Marikana families
Article
/ 27 October 2012

Justice department could withdraw support for Marikana families

The justice department is yet to confirm reports it will no longer support the families of the victims of the Marikana killings.

By Deshnee Subramany
NUM stands fast on shifting ground
Article
/ 26 October 2012

NUM stands fast on shifting ground

Despite the negativity about it among miners, the National Union of Mineworkers still believes that it can win them back, writes Kwanele Sosibo.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Vavi: Cosatu going back to basics to reclaim Rustenburg
Article
/ 20 October 2012

Vavi: Cosatu going back to basics to reclaim Rustenburg

Zwelinzima Vavi has said that the Marikana incident has exposed weaknesses in Cosatu and that the federation wants Rustenburg back.

By Sapa
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