Government commemorates the Marikana tragedy

16 August 2022

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that happened around Lonmin Platinum Mine in Marikana in North West province on 16 August 2012, which claimed the lives of miners, security guards, and members of the South African Police Service (SAPS). Government joins the families, friends and South Africans in remembering those who lost their lives in the tragedy.