Demand for justice on eve of Marikana massacre commemorations
Civil society organisations have called for justice for the victims of Marikana on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the tragedy.There has been little progress in hauling to court those responsible for fatally shooting 34 miners in SA’s most violent post-apartheid incident. This is despite recommendations of the Farlam commission that set out processes to be followed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).Members of the South African Police Service gunned down 34 striking Lonmin mineworkers in 2012 after weeks of violent protests that claimed the lives of 10 other people. The number could be higher. Ninety-four mineworkers were injured.The Institute for Security Studies said the police commanders who authorised the killings "should be a priority for prosecution by the incoming head of the NPA".The institution said in a statement issued on Wednesday that the police would be able to rid itself of the "deadly legacy" of Marikana only by taking responsibility of the killings.Alth...
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