Monday, 11 May 2015

President Zuma To Release Marikana Report

President Jacob Zuma will release the Marikana report to the public in due course, said the Presidency on Sunday.

According to the statement, the president is still processing the report after it was received from the Commission Chairperson, Judge Ian Farlam early in April.

The commission was appointed to investigate the events in Marikana, Rustenburg in the North West in 2012. Around 44 people were killed, 70 injured and 250 arrested in violent clashes with police and a rival trade union during a wildcat strike.

“The Commission has made some serious recommendations that require careful consideration. Therefore, it is important to apply my mind carefully so that our response ensures that the events that took place in Marikana are not allowed to happen again in our country,” said Zuma.

“Everything is being done to ensure that the matters are concluded as soon as possible. Source Breaking News SA