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FILE: Police closely monitor protests in Marikana in the North West on 14 August 2012. Picture:EWN.

Marikana police

CSIR confirms legality of using LRAD units

By Lauren Isaacs

Saps has purchased the LRAD-26, which can be used in the event of radio communication failure.

  • FILE: Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega held a briefing in Sandton while investigations into her involvement in the fatal Marikana shootings which led to the death of over 30 miners. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    ‘Edited Marikana media statement had already been distributed’

    Mashigo conceded that he distributed a media invite for Phiyega’s briefing, describing police actions.

    2211 days ago
  • Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Phiyega determined to clear her name

    The suspended police commissioner believes there's a deliberate campaign to tarnish her credibility.

    2303 days ago
  • Police divers searched for bodies of two men who were tied up, assaulted and thrown in dam at Marikana. Picture: @SAPoliceService.

    Cops open murder case after retrieving 2 bodies from Marikana dam

    Angry residents allegedly assaulted the men and tied their hands, before throwing them into the dam.

    2334 days ago
  • South African National police commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: AFP.

    Zuma to decide on Phiyega's suspension

    The ISS & Sapu say Phiyega should be suspended while the inquiry does its work.

    2431 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma has instituted an inquiry into Riah Phiyega’s conduct.

    Phiyega to explain why she shouldn't be suspended

    President Jacob Zuma has instituted an inquiry into Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega’s conduct.

    2469 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.

    Marikana anniversary: Opposition parties take a swipe at govt, police

    Yesterday marked three years since the death of 34 mineworkers at the hands of police at Lonmin Platinum.

    2474 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.

    How the Marikana civil case will impact judicial system

    Nomzamo Zondo, Director of Litigation at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) discusses the civil claim against government & how it will impact the judicial system if successful.

    2477 days ago
  • Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in the National Assembly in Parliament on 12 August 2015. Picture: GCIS.

    Govt urged to implement Marikana Inquiry recommendations

    Preparations are underway to mark the 3rd anniversary of the tragedy on Sunday.

    2477 days ago
  • National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma receives Phiyega's response

    The presidency says Riah Phiyega submitted her response just before 11pm last night.

    2490 days ago
  • The Economic Freedom Fighters, Godrich Gardee, Julius Malema, and Floyd Shivambu at the party’s press conference on the Marikana report on 2 July 2015. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    EFF to escalate battle for Marikana justice

    The EFF will visit Marikana today in a bid to seek justice for miners and their families.

    2519 days ago
  • National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega addresses the media at the Alexandra police station after a police constable killed four people at the station before fleeing the scene. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Phiyega won't go down without a fight

    It’s unclear if the national police commissioner will survive in her position following the Marikana report.

    2523 days ago
  • FILE: Another report back session from lawyers for the injured and arrested miners will also take place.

    Lawyers to report back to Marikana miners

    Another report back session from lawyers for the injured and arrested miners will also take place.

    2524 days ago
  • FILE: National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Report largely blames police for Marikana shootings

    Riah Phiyega says the president has informed her about an inquiry into her fitness to hold office.

    2526 days ago
  • A cross erected on the Koppie after the massacre as a symbol of the lives lost in Marikana. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Presidency condemns 'all Marikana deaths'

    Jacob Zuma suggested police were forced to shoot miners because they had killed other people yesterday.

    2528 days ago
  • 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.

    2555 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    More pressure builds for Zuma to release Marikana report

    Lawyers representing the wounded and arrested Marikana miners are expected to file papers in court on Monday.

    2558 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    Zuma to release Marikana report after considering recommendations

    The president refused to be drawn on speculation about the findings or when he will make it public.

    2568 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.

    2572 days ago
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