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Marikana shooting: Senior officials blamed
An air wing commander has accused senior officers of not stopping the August 2012 carnage.
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Marikana: Police needed a plan B
Salmon Vermaak says police should have had a secondary plan to disarm protesters in Marikana.
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Two cops make new Marikana statements
Tuesday’s revelations surprised police lead advocate Ishmael Semenya.
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Uncertainty on Marikana inquiry end-date
The commission's Phuti Setati says it’s not clear when the final report will be submitted.
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Marikana: Police's 'cover-up' plan in focus
Salmon Vermaak told the commission he was asked to misrepresent information.
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Bizos criticises Marikana police
George Bizos says some senior police officers were deliberately absent from the scene to avoid blame.
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Marikana: SAPS failed to use crowd control expert
Salmon Vermaak says he was never asked to assist with drawing up a crucial plan.
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Marikana: 'Fall guy' stands his ground
Salmon Vermaak is disappointed the top brass want him as a scapegoat for the shootings.
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‘Police tried to find Marikana scapegoat’
Salmon Vermaak told the inquiry his superiors wanted him to take the blame for the 34 deaths.
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Marikana: Deputy police chief 'lost control'
Deputy Provincial Commissioner William Mpembe appeared to have lost control of his members on the scene.
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Commanding officer ‘lost control’ in Marikana
Salmon Vermaak testified about the William Mpembe’s reaction in the days leading up to the shooting.
