What was the cause of the Marikana massacre?
On 16 August 2012, the South African Police Service (SAPS) opened fire on a crowd of striking mineworkers at Marikana, in the North West Province. This event culminated after an intense week-long protest in which the miners were demanding a wage increase at the Lonmin platinum mine in a wildcat strike.
Who owns Marikana mine?
Aquarius Platinum South Africa
The mine is jointly owned by Aquarius Platinum South Africa (AQPSA) and Anglo American Platinum (Amplats). Proven and probable reserves are estimated at 15.61mt graded at 3.14g/t of 4E. Marikana was initially developed through the West-West and Main open pits, which were mined out in 2011.
When did Marikana massacre happen?
August 10, 2012
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What’s the meaning of Marikana?
Marikana in British English (ˌmærɪˈkɑːnə) a town in the North West Province of South Africa; the platinum mine was the scene of a strike and armed conflict in 2012 during which 47 people, mostly mineworkers, died.
Who is to blame for Marikana?
The Farlam Commission of Inquiry that probed events found that SAPS top brass was responsible for the tragic turn of events. Nine police officers were investigated and charged with various offences including murder and attempted murder following the massacre.
What happened on the 16 December in South Africa?
The date of 16 December is the anniversary of the 1961 founding of Umkhonto we Sizwe (“Spear of the Nation” or MK), the armed wing of the ANC. On that day, Umkhonto we Sizwe enacted its “first acts of sabotage” which included bomb blasts against government buildings in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban.
Who was the first female president in South Africa?
| Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka | |
|---|---|
| President | Thabo Mbeki |
| Preceded by | Jacob Zuma |
| Succeeded by | Baleka Mbete |
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Which two important events happened on the 16th of December?
How old was Mambush when he died at Marikana?
He was aged 30, and known to his family and friends as Mambush. This is his story. It may also stand as part of the story of what has happened in South Africa since apartheid was voted into the dust of history 21 years ago.
Who are the three leaders of the Marikana massacre?
The film weaves together the central point-of-view of three strike leaders, Mambush, Tholakele and Mzoxolo, with compelling police footage, TV archive and interviews with lawyers representing the miners in the ensuing commission of inquiry into the massacre.
How did the Marikana mine in South Africa end?
In 2012 a strike at the Marikana platinum mine in South Africa ended when police opened fire, killing 34 miners. Investigations have revealed one rebel leader died trying to broker a peaceful solution.
Who was the strike leader at Marikana mine?
Marikana massacre: the untold story of the strike leader who died for workers’ rights. In 2012 a strike at the Marikana platinum mine in South Africa ended when police opened fire, killing 34 miners. Investigations have revealed one rebel leader died trying to broker a peaceful solution.
