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President Jacob Zuma addressed the South Africa Police Service Commemoration Day to remember police officers killed in the line of duty, Union Buildings, Pretoria, on 6 September 2015. Picture: GCIS

Marikanapolice

Future of SA's top cops in Parliament's hands

By Siyabonga Sesant

9 provincial police commissioners who were hauled before Parliament will learn their fate on Wednesday.

  • Crosses placed during 2012 for the 34 miners killed in the Marikana shooting. Picture: EPA.

    Marikana miners want inquiry report publicised

    Marikana miners hope that the report will bring tangible progress to their community.

    2677 days ago
  • A child walks through a muddy road in Nkanyeng Township in Marikana, Wednesday 8 April 2015. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    3 years on, Marikana miners still living in squalor

    The DA, led by Shadow Minister of Human Settlements Makashule Gana visited a township in Marikana to see if resident's living conditions have improved after the 2012 massacre.

    2680 days ago
  • FILE: The Farlam Commission of Inquiry is in its final phase after sitting for 293 days. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Marikana Inquiry: Police's claim of self-defence not justified

    Advocate George Bizos says the 'no-one-to-blame' conclusion is no longer a proper finding.

    2833 days ago
  • The chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Thandi Modise. Picture: Sapa.

    Modise shields Ramaphosa on Marikana

    An EFF MP was stopped from asking Cyril Ramaphosa about his role in Marikana.

    2904 days ago
  • Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Sapa.

    Ramaphosa accused of being caught up in 'incestuous relationships'

    The deputy president is being cross-examined for a second day at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry.

    2919 days ago
  • FILE: Cyril Ramaphosa is testifying at the inquiry about his involvement in the days leading up to the shooting.

    Marikana: Ramaphosa explains 'concomitant action'

    Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is testifying about his involvement in the days leading up to the shooting.

    2921 days ago
  • FILE: Retired South African judge, Ian Farlam, at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Mr X grilled about inconsistencies

    The police witness has been accused of acting as an informant during the unprotected strike.

    2924 days ago
  • FILE: Lonmin miners gather ahead of the one-year anniversary at Lonmin's Marikana mine. Picture: Gia Nocolaides/EWN.

    Marikana: Decision on 'Mr X' testimony next week

    Commissioner Ian Farlam will decide by next week how and when the witness will testify.

    3052 days ago
  • A screengrab of cellphone footage taken from the Marikana massacre.

    Bizos criticises Marikana police

    George Bizos says some senior police officers were deliberately absent from the scene to avoid blame.

    3057 days ago
  • FILE: Salmon Vermaak says William Mpembe appeared to have lost control of his members on the scene. Picture: Lesego Ngobeni/EWN.

    Marikana: Deputy police chief 'lost control'

    Deputy Provincial Commissioner William Mpembe appeared to have lost control of his members on the scene.

    3060 days ago
  • FILE: Miners gather on the koppie in Marikana ahead of the anniversary of the shooting in which 34 miners were killed. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    'No medical help for Marikana miners'

    The commission of inquiry has heard some victims did not receive immediate assistance.

    3071 days ago
  • FILE: Lonmin miners marking the one-year anniversary of the Marikana shooting. Picture: Christa Van der Walt/EWN.

    More evidence from Marikana top cop

    Brigadier Adriaan Calitz is on the stand at the Marikana Commission of Inquiry.

    3137 days ago
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