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FILE: Crosses on the koppie in Marikana, where 34 miners were killed in a standoff with police on 16 August 2012. Picture: EWN.

Marikana miners

Mathunjwa: Marikana wounds are still raw

By Gia Nicolaides

Mining union Amcu says the site where the Marikana miners were killed is not a space for political campaigning.

  • FILE: Mineworkers in Marikana demonstrate. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Lawyers for Marikana murder accused granted time for review application

    The miners are accused of killing police, security guards and non-striking workers in the days leading up to the Marikana massacre.

    1840 days ago
  • Picture: stock.xchng

    Trial of 19 Marikana miners postponed

    The miners face charges related to the crimes committed in the days leading up to 16 August 2012.

    2176 days ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema speaks to the media at a press conference in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, to give feedback on the party's coalition talks. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Council meeting underway in Rustenburg after disruptions

    Proceedings were delayed by an apparent altercation between ANC and EFF members outside the venue.

    2187 days ago
  • Thousands of miners sing and dance as they wait for Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa to address them as they mark four years since the Marikana massacre 16 August 2016. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Amcu wants 16 August declared as new Workers' Day

    Yesterday the union paid tribute to the 34 men who were gunned down by police four years ago.

    2189 days ago
  • Mining union AMCU lay wreaths in memory of the 34 miners killed in the Marikana massacre in AUGUST 2012. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    [WATCH] Amcu remembers slain Marikana miners

    Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa questioned why four years later, there are still no answers as to who gave the instruction to shoot mine workers.

    2189 days ago
  • Advocate Dali Mpofu addresses the crowd gathered to remember the 44 people killed four years ago at the North West Platinum Mine. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    'Only one cop charged over mass Marikana shooting’

    Political and religious leaders have descended on the Koppie for a commemoration service.

    2190 days ago
  • Julius Malema addresses thousands gathered in Marikana, North West for a commemoration service of the 2012 massacre. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN

    Malema promises Marikana residents housing, water, electricity

    Thousands gathered for the commemoration of the 2012 Marikana massacre cheered when he took to the stage.

    2190 days ago
  • FILE: A child walks through a muddy road in Nkanyeng Township in Marikana, Wednesday 8 April 2015. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    SA Council of Churches condemn living, working conditions in Marikana

    Bishop Jo Seoka says four years down the line, living and working conditions in Marikana have not improved.

    2190 days ago
  • A cross erected on the Koppie after the massacre as a symbol of the lives lost two years ago in Marikana. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    [LISTEN] Has life improved in Marikana four years on?

    Andries Nkome, the lawyer representing the Marikana miners, spoke to Talk Radio 702’s John Robbie about the 2012 massacre and what’s been done since.

    2190 days ago
  • Mine workers union Amcu sets up a stage in Marikana where 44 people were killed in 2012. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN"

    Amcu in Marikana to commemorate 2012 shooting

    Miners and community members will gather in Marikana to remember those who died fighting for a living wage.

    2190 days ago
  • Three years later, miners carry sticks and umbrellas not knives and pangas, as the 16 August marks three years anniversary of the Marikana shooting. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Lawyer representing Marikana miners vows to fight on

    Andries Nkomo represents at least 200 miners who were injured in the 2012 shooting.

    2190 days ago
  • Minister of Police Nathi Nhleko during a media briefing at the Imbizo Media Centre in Cape Town. Picture: GCIS

    NPA & Ipid still investigating Marikana massacre

    Nathi Nhleko says Ipid and the NPA are in the process of reconstructing the Marikana crime scene.

    2190 days ago
  • Hundreds of people gathered on the koppie to remember the miners who died in the Marikana Massacre on 16 August 2012.

    Marikana massacre: Four years on and no changes for community

    In August 2012 a total of 44 people were killed during a violent unprotected strike over wages.

    2190 days ago
  • Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega listens to representation by Advocate Dali Mpofu during closing arguments at the inquiry into her fitness to hold office in Centurion on 1 June 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Phiyega to know her fate in two months

    The inquiry relates to Phiyega’s conduct during the mass shooting in Marikana in 2012.

    2263 days ago
  • Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega waits for judges to enter the room to hear closing arguments at the inquiry into her fitness to hold office in Centurion on 1 June 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Phiyega accused of moving to tactical phase night before Marikana shootings

    Evidence leader Ismail Jamie says the decision was made the night before 16 August.

    2265 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab of cellphone footage taken from the Marikana massacre.

    ‘Police must be held accountable for Marikana massacre’

    Amnesty International says the legal process around the events leading to the shootings has been slow.

    2363 days ago
  • FILE: Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega (Centre). Picture: Anthony Molyneaux EWN

    ANC, DA welcomes Ipid’s findings on Phiyega

    Ipid yesterday announced suspended police chief Riah Phiyega be charged with defeating the ends of justice.

    2385 days ago
  • FILE: A cross erected on the Koppie after the massacre as a symbol of the lives lost two years ago in Marikana. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Acting Ipid head to brief MPs on Marikana commission recommendations

    Israel Kgamanyane will brief MPs on the inquiry’s recommendations in response to the 2012 shooting.

    2386 days ago
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