'We need to hold accountable the government leaders who were in command at the time and failed to use proportionate force to defend lives,' the former public protector said.
Former public protector Thuli Madonsela says government leaders who were in command at the time of the Marikana massacre must be held accountable. File photo.While SA commemorated the decade anniversary of the Marikana massacre,
On Tuesday, the country commemorated the 34 mineworkers killed by police during a strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana, North West in 2012. When negotiations between workers and management reached a standstill, workers engaged in strike action. The aftermath left a huge mark on the country, drawing comparisons to the 1960 Sharpeville massacre.
She said the country must ensure speedy justice, including restitution to massacre victims and families.
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