Marikana protest
Lonmin shares tumble after costs trigger loss, deeper cuts planned
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.
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.
Lonmin says protesting community members are demanding that the firm provide 1,000 jobs.
President Jacob Zuma has instituted an inquiry into Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega’s conduct.
Sapu says National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega should resign from her post.
Mmusi Maimane says the release of the Marikana report has done little to provide closure.
The day before the shooting was characterised by meetings between miners & unions & debriefing with police.
Riah Phiyega says the president has informed her about an inquiry into her fitness to hold office.
Amcu says it’s disappointed by the content of the Marikana report and says truth has not yet been revealed.
Lawyers representing the wounded and arrested Marikana miners are expected to file papers in court on Monday.
Protestors at a conference in Johannesburg accused Ramaphosa of being responsible for the Marikana shootings.
The Marikana Support Campaign is in possession of the document which details findings made by the inquiry.
The Farlam Commission of Inquiry handed over its final report to President Jacob Zuma last week.
It’s unclear whether the presidency will make the Marikana Commission of Inquiry Report public.
Former Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is testifying at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry.
The 34 miners who were killed in 2012 were remembered at the two year anniversary on Saturday.
Several organisations joined forces to stage a demonstration at Parliament today.
16 August marks two years since the death of 34 Marikana miners at the hands of police.
Victims of the 2012 shooting will be remembered at a commemoration rally this weekend.