Lieutenant colonel salmon vermaak
Marikana shooting: Senior officials blamed
An air wing commander has accused senior officers of not stopping the August 2012 carnage.
Salmon Vermaak says police should have had a secondary plan to disarm protesters in Marikana.
Tuesday’s revelations surprised police lead advocate Ishmael Semenya.
The commission's Phuti Setati says it’s not clear when the final report will be submitted.
Salmon Vermaak told the commission he was asked to misrepresent information.
George Bizos says some senior police officers were deliberately absent from the scene to avoid blame.
Salmon Vermaak says he was never asked to assist with drawing up a crucial plan.
Salmon Vermaak is disappointed the top brass want him as a scapegoat for the shootings.
Salmon Vermaak told the inquiry his superiors wanted him to take the blame for the 34 deaths.
Deputy Provincial Commissioner William Mpembe appeared to have lost control of his members on the scene.
Salmon Vermaak testified about the William Mpembe’s reaction in the days leading up to the shooting.