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  • Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu at a media briefing on 16 March 2020 on plans by government to curb the spread of the coronavirus in South Africa. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    JUDITH FEBRUARY: Let those in power stand in shame

    Recent actions by Minister Lindiwe Zulu make it worthwhile to remember the indignity many suffer daily at the hands of an aloof and uncaring state, writes Judith February.

    526 days ago
  • The Marikana massacre through the journalists’ lens

    EWN Editor-in-Chief Mahlatse Mahlase in conversation with EWN Assignments Editor Gia Nicolaides, Freelance Video Journalist Taurai Maduna, and SABC Political Reporter Patrick Dintwa on 'Inside EWN: The Round Table'. This week's discussion: The Marikana massacre through the journalists' lens. #Marikana #InsideEWN #TheRoundTable

    684 days ago
  • FILE: AMCU leader Joseph Mathunjwa addressing the media on issues related to the Labour Registrar's plan  deregister the union. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Amcu: Sibanye-Stillwater must take responsibility for Marikana massacre

    The union said the living conditions of the mining community of Nkaneng informal settlement in Marikana have not improved.

    685 days ago
  • FILE: A cross seen on the Koppie after the massacre, as a symbol of the lives lost in Marikana. Picture: EWN.

    Marikana victims give Ramaphosa 2 weeks to apologise, pay up

    Thirty-four mineworkers died after police opened fire during a wage strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in the North West on this day eight years ago.

    685 days ago
  • FILE: UDM leader Bantu Holomisa. Picture: EWN

    Holomisa joins call for authorities to be held accountable for Marikana massacre

    Thirty-four mineworkers died after coming under a hail of bullets during a strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in North West province.

    685 days ago
  • Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa at a press briefing on 13 August 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Marikana massacre: People must admit to their wrongdoing, says Amcu

    Amcu is expected to hold a commemoration on Sunday for the miners who died in the Marikana Massacre.

    685 days ago
  • FILE: Miners gather during commemorations to mark the fourth anniversary of the Marikana Massacre in Rustenburg on August 16, 2016. Picture: AFP

    Marikana massacre: Still no closure for victims 8 years later

    Miners at the North West platinum mine owned by Lonmin embarked on an unprotected strike over wages on 10 August 2012 which turned violent.

    685 days ago
  • FILE: Amcu-affiliated miners demonstrate in Marikana on the platinum belt in the North West, where a strike in the sector has run since January. Picture: Sapa.

    Failure to prosecute those responsible for Marikana massacre a "betrayal" - Seri

    Sunday will mark the eighth year since 34 mineworkers in the North West town were gunned down by the police at the Lonmin Platinum Mine - one of the most extreme uses of police force in post-apartheid South Africa.

    686 days ago
  • FILE: The Marikana community gathered to commemorate the massacre on 16 August 2019 which saw 34 miners gunned down on 16 August 2012. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

    8 years on, justice for Marikana massacre victims remains elusive

    The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (Seri) has argued that poor leadership and weak levels of police accountability persist despite the lessons presented by the Marikana massacre.

    687 days ago
  • FILE: Miners sit at the 'koppie' in Marikana ahead of a programme to commemorate the Marikana massacre, on 16 August 2018. Picture: Pelane Phakgadi/Eyewitness News.

    Remembering Marikana: Families say pain of losing loved ones still raw

    On 16 August 2012, 34 striking Lonmin mineworkers were killed by officers following a standoff with the company’s management over wage increases.

    687 days ago
  • FILE: The Marikana community gathered to commemorate the massacre on 16 August 2019 which saw 34 miners gunned down on 16 August 2012. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

    Seri: We need accountability for mineworkers killed at Marikana 8 years ago

    On Sunday, the country will mark the anniversary of one of the darkest moments in the country’s history when police officials opened fire on striking Lonmin mineworkers killing 34 of them.

    688 days ago
  • FILE: Protesters jump on a street sign near a burning barricade during a demonstration against the death of George Floyd near the White House on 31 May 2020 in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

    Use of violence can be rational & targeted at injustice - Mandela Foundation

    The foundation reacted to the killing of George Floyd in the United States, which led to widespread protests around the world.

    757 days ago
  • Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa at a press briefing on 13 August 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Mathunjwa: Cosatu trying to regain relevance with Marikana rally

    Cosatu announced Thursday that it would visit the North West informal settlement with President Cyril Ramaphosa in October.

    1037 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter

    Cosatu planning Marikana rally, Ramaphosa expected to join

    This would be the first time that President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cosatu visit the area since the Marikana massacre in 2012.

    1038 days ago
  • A miner. Picture: AFP

    Former miners continue battle for pension, provident fund payouts

    Various groups marched to Parliament on Saturday in solidarity with ex-mineworkers who want access to their pension and provident funds.

    1049 days ago
  • Amcu: Exporting our minerals increases unemployment

    Thousands of people gathered at the koppie in Marikana on Friday to remember those who were killed during a wage strike seven years ago.The event was organised by mining union Amcu. At least 34 miners were gunned down by police on 16 August 2012.

    1050 days ago
  • Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa. Picture: @Amcu/Twitter

    ‘This democracy is a facade’: Amcu president takes aim at ANC

    Friday marked seven years since 34 Marikana mine workers were shot and killed by police during a protracted strike over pay. Amcu held its annual commemoration event in the mining community.

    1050 days ago
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    Marikana massacre: 'We should never allow such a tragedy to befall SA'

    President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was cleared by the Farlam Commission for his role in the tragedy, said the country remembered the 44 people who lost their lives in Marikana.

    1051 days ago
  • Police open fire at protesting workers at the Lonmin mine in Marikana, North West on 16 August, 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/Eyewitness News.

    ANALYSIS: Disconnect between business & state contributed to Marikana massacre

    A lesson from the 2012 massacre of mineworkers is the need for government to retain its role as primary governance agent, enforcing clear rules and ensuring the provision of public goods and services.

    1051 days ago
  • FILE: The Marikana community gathered to commemorate the massacre on 16 August 2019 which saw 34 miners gunned down on 16 August 2012. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

    Thousands gather in Marikana to remember massacre victims

    At least 34 miners were gunned down by police on 16 August 2012.

    1051 days ago
  • FILE: The Marikana community buried Lonmin worker Papi Ledingoane on 25 August 2012. He died during a violent protest in the area. Picture: EWN

    Rights group considers court to force state to pay Marikana damages

    The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (Seri) said it may be forced to approach the courts after negotiations with the state over damages for families of the Marikana massacre victims deadlocked.

    1051 days ago
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