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FILE. Mineworkers who were arrested or injured during the violent 2012 Marikana strike have filed more than 300 civil claims against the presidency and the police ministry for compensation. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

Marikana committee

Marikana: Arrested, injured miners filed over 300 civil claims

By Gia Nicolaides

The miners arrested or injured during the violent 2012 strike have filed claims against the presidency.

  • FILE: The families of the Marikana victims said President Jacob Zuma's commitment to release the Farlam Commission of Inquiry’s report at the end of June is simply not good enough. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN

    Families of Marikana victims criticise Zuma’s lack of commitment

    The families wrote to Jacob Zuma on the day he received the commission’s report into the Marikana tragedy.

    2546 days ago
  • FILE: Everyone involved in the Farlam Commission of Inquiry since October 2012. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    Pressure mounts for Farlam's Marikana report to be released

    The report into the investigation was handed to the president last month with recommendations.

    2563 days ago
  • FILE: National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Marikana report: Riah Phiyega not fit for office

    The Marikana Support Campaign is in possession of the document which details findings made by the inquiry.

    2597 days ago
  • FILE: Police open fire at protesting workers at the Lonmin mine in Marikana, North West on 16 August, 2012. Picture: EWN

    Marikana report places huge blame on police

    The Farlam Commission of Inquiry handed over its final report to President Jacob Zuma last week.

    2597 days ago
  • Everyone involved in the Farlam Commission of Inquiry since October 2012. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Marikana inquiry given 4-month deadline

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

    2740 days ago
  • FILE: Advocate Dali Mpofu says not all miners can be blamed for the Marikana murders. Picture: Sapa

    Marikana Inquiry: Mpofu says not all miners were violent

    Legal teams are submitting final arguments at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry this week.

    2743 days ago
  • FILE: Miners gather on the koppie in Marikana ahead of the anniversary of the shooting in which 34 miners were killed. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Families of Marikana victims call for further investigations

    The families say the killings at the North West Platinum mine in 2012 cannot be justified.

    2743 days ago
  • FILE: The Farlam Commission of Inquiry is in its final phase after sitting for 293 days. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Marikana Inquiry: Police's claim of self-defence not justified

    Advocate George Bizos says the 'no-one-to-blame' conclusion is no longer a proper finding.

    2748 days ago
  • The retired South African judge, Ian Farlam, at the Marikana Commission of Inquiry. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    Farlam Commission of Inquiry resumes today

    The commission will start hearing final arguments from various legal teams.

    2750 days ago
  • The chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Thandi Modise. Picture: Sapa.

    Modise shields Ramaphosa on Marikana

    An EFF MP was stopped from asking Cyril Ramaphosa about his role in Marikana.

    2819 days ago
  • Several organisations joined forces to stage a demonstration at Parliament today ahead of the two year anniversary of the Marikana shootings. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Marikana: Protesters call for harsh action against police

    Several organisations joined forces to stage a demonstration at Parliament today.

    2831 days ago
  • FILE: Cyril Ramaphosa is testifying at the inquiry about his involvement in the days leading up to the shooting.

    Marikana: Ramaphosa explains 'concomitant action'

    Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is testifying about his involvement in the days leading up to the shooting.

    2836 days ago
  • FILE: Retired South African judge, Ian Farlam, at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Mr X grilled about inconsistencies

    The police witness has been accused of acting as an informant during the unprotected strike.

    2839 days ago
  • FILE: Crosses on the koppie in Marikana where 34 miners were killed in a standoff with police on 16 August 2012. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    Mr X booked off ill

    The police witness complained of stomach problems and was booked off ill for two days.

    2855 days ago
  • FILE: Lonmin miners gather ahead of one year anniversary at Lonmin's Marikana mine where 34 striking platinum workers were shot dead by police on 16 August 2012. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    'Testimony of Mr X is not credible’

    Evidence leader Geoff Budlender believes Mr X fabricated certain parts of his evidence.

    2860 days ago
  • FILE: Miners gather on the koppie in Marikana ahead of the anniversary of the shooting in which 34 miners were killed. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    'Mental state of Mr X must be assessed'

    Dali Mpofu has brought an application to stop 'Mr X' from giving evidence.

    2884 days ago
  • Platinum mineworkers report for work at a Lonmin shaft in Marikana on 15 May 2014. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Platinum miners report to work

    The men were dropped off by a bus escorted under heavy police guard.

    2924 days ago
  • FILE: Marikana rituals. Picture: Supplied.

    New documentary on Marikana massacre

    'Miners Shot Down' tells the tragic tale of the Marikana killings.

    2931 days ago
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