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The Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana. Picture: AFP.

Marikana protest

Lonmin shares tumble after costs trigger loss, deeper cuts planned

By Reuters

Lonmin said its E2 and E3 shafts remained closed due to protests and the operations have lost about R56 million since the disruption began on 2 May.

  • The burnt out Bapo Transport bus which was torched by protesting Marikana residents. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN

    Police intensify efforts in volatile Marikana following days of protest

    Lonmin has closed two of its shafts after protesters intimidated workers and barricaded roads with debris. They are demanding that the mine employ 1,000 people from the community.

    1917 days ago
  • Picture: lonmin.com

    Lonmin shuts down 2 shafts amid violent protests

    Lonmin says protesting community members are demanding that the firm provide 1,000 jobs.

    1917 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.

    2545 days ago
  • National police commissisoner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Calls for Phiyega to step down

    Sapu says National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega should resign from her post.

    2566 days ago
  • FILE: Mmusi Maimane says the release of the Marikana report has done little to provide closure. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Maimane slams Zuma's handling of Marikana report

    Mmusi Maimane says the release of the Marikana report has done little to provide closure.

    2600 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.

    Marikana: The day before the shooting

    The day before the shooting was characterised by meetings between miners & unions & debriefing with police.

    2602 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.

    2603 days ago
  • FILE: Marikana miners singing outside High Court in Pretoria on 15 June. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Amcu: Real truth about Marikana not yet revealed

    Amcu says it’s disappointed by the content of the Marikana report and says truth has not yet been revealed.

    2603 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.

    2635 days ago
  • South African deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS.

    Violence breaks out during Ramaphosa speech

    Protestors at a conference in Johannesburg accused Ramaphosa of being responsible for the Marikana shootings.

    2644 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.

    2682 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.

    2683 days ago
  • FILE: Judge Ian Farlam, chairperson of the Farlam Commission of Inquiry. Picture: AFP.

    Farlam to hand Marikana findings over to presidency

    It’s unclear whether the presidency will make the Marikana Commission of Inquiry Report public.

    2690 days ago
  • FILE. Former Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is testifying about her role in the days leading up to the Marikana shooting. Picture: AFP.

    Shabangu testifying at Marikana commissison

    Former Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is testifying at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry.

    2906 days ago
  • Widows holding onto red candles to symbolise the blood that was spilt. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Fallen Marikana miners hailed as brave leaders

    The 34 miners who were killed in 2012 were remembered at the two year anniversary on Saturday.

    2915 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.

    2917 days ago
  • A congregation holds a prayer session at the scene of the Lonmin's Marikana shooting on 19 August 2012. Picture: EWN

    Marikana: Two years on

    16 August marks two years since the death of 34 Marikana miners at the hands of police.

    2917 days ago
  • Police open fire at protesting workers at the Lonmin mine in Marikana, North West on 16 August, 2012. Picture: EWN.

    Marikana: Remembering the fallen

    Victims of the 2012 shooting will be remembered at a commemoration rally this weekend.

    2918 days ago
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