Cape Town - The Presidency on Tuesday received the report from the commission of inquiry set up to probe the 2012 Marikana killings, it said in a statement.
“The Presidency has today, 31 March 2015, received the report from the commission of inquiry into the tragic incidents at or near the area commonly known as the Marikana mine in Rustenburg in the North West province, headed by Judge Ian Farlam [retired],” President Jacob Zuma’s office said.
Zuma established the commission following a violent strike at the Lonmin platinum mines in Marikana, outside Rustenburg, that claimed the lives of 44 people - mostly mineworkers.
Thirty-four people were shot dead, 70 wounded and 250 arrested during clashes between striking mineworkers and police officers on August 16, 2012.
During the previous week, 10 people, including police officers and security guards, were killed.
“President Zuma is currently in Algeria on a state visit and will prioritise the consideration of the report on his return,” the Presidency said.
“The president wishes to thank the chairperson of the commission, Judge Farlam and commission members Advocate Bantubonke Tokota SC and Advocate Pingla Hemraj SC, as well as all witnesses who participated in the commission.”
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