BusinessLive reports that lawyers for the mineworkers who were injured and arrested during the 2012 Marikana shooting incident have accused the government of acting in bad faith.  

They maintain that no agreement regarding settlement has been reached with the state.  President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday the government was "ready to pay" compensation when he gave an update on steps that have been taken to implement the recommendations of the Farlam commission of inquiry.  Police spokesman Sandile Ngidi said on Monday negotiations between the government and the workers were still on and that parties were “very close to reaching an agreement.”  Yet, the mineworkers’ lawyer, Andries Nkome, said his clients had not heard anything from the government and added that it was a pity “that our clients have got to hear about the Presidency’s intentions through the media."

• Read this report by Genevieve Quintal in full at BusinessLive
• See too, Hollow ring to govt’s statement on compensation‚ says lawyer for Marikana victims, at TimesLive

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