EWN reports that President Jacob Zuma says discussions have started with legal representatives for compensation related to the 2012 Marikana tragedy and that the victims are close to being compensated.
Zuma delivered the ANC’s annual 8 January statement at Orlando Stadium on Sunday when the party celebrated its 105th birthday. Zuma said: “The ANC once again extends its condolences to the families of those killed in Marikana. Discussions are continuing for the compensation.” Forty-four people, including 34 miners, were killed during labour unrest at Lonmin’s platinum mine in Marikana four years ago.
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