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Everyone involved in the Farlam Commission of Inquiry since October 2012. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

Lonmin funeral

Marikana inquiry given 4-month deadline

By Gia Nicolaides

The commission has officially wrapped up after sitting for 300 days.

  • Advocate Dali Mpofu is is representing the Marikana miners at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry. Picture: Sapa

    Mpofu wants 'Mr X' to testify in person

    Dali Mpofu will launch an application to have Mr X testify in person at the Marikana commission.

    2867 days ago
  • Police officers monitor Lonmin protesters on a koppie during their illegal wage strike in August 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    'Injury renders Marikana miner sterile'

    A miner says he can no longer father any children due to injuries sustained during a police attack.

    3372 days ago
  • Ian Farlam, the commissioner of the inquiry investigating the deaths of Lonmin workers during an illegal wage strike in August 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    Miner denies ‘protection rituals’ took place

    A Marikana miner on Monday denied that protesters took part in rituals to make them ‘invincible’.

    3373 days ago
  • Protesters await instruction from their leaders, at Lonmin's Marikana mine. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Amcu hasn't signed peace agreement

    Amcu has confirmed the union has not signed the peace agreement over the ongoing Marikana strike.

    3546 days ago
  • Expelled ANCYL leader Julius Malema visited striking Lonmin mineworkers in Marikana in the North West on 18 August 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Malema is using desperate miners - DA

    The Democratic Alliance has blamed Julius Malema for the shooting at the East Rand’s Gold One Mine.

    3548 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma visited Marikana residents, almost a week after the deadly shooting. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Zuma won’t involve himself with Marikana prisoners

    Lawyers representing the miners demanded the president have the prisoners released.

    3551 days ago
  • Expelled ANC Youth League President Julius Malema is seen addressing striking mineworkers at Lonmin's Marikana operations on Saturday, 18 August 2012. Picture: Sapa.

    ANCYL condemns Malema comments

    The ANCYL says Malema spoke in his personal capacity when he addressed Lonmin mourners.

    3556 days ago
  • Family members mourn at a memorial service for the Marikana miners who were killed in a shootout with police on 16 August 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    'Govt will support bereaved Lonmin families'

    Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi tells bereaved families in Marikana that government will support them.

    3558 days ago
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