Fourteen-years after the Marikana tragedy, calls for justice and accountability continue. In August 2012, police killed 34 mineworkers during a wage strike at Lonmin’s Marikana mine, leaving families and communities devastated.
Trade unions, including the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), together with the Socio-Economic Rights Institute, continue to demand justice for the victims and accountability for those responsible.
Political parties, including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), African Transformation Movement (ATM) and RISE Mzansi, are also calling for meaningful reforms in the mining sector.
While some families have received compensation, other legal claims remain before the courts. Fourteen-years later, the grief of the Marikana families remains, while their demand for justice and accountability continues.
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