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Marikana Massacre - 16 August 2012
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On 16 August 2012, the South African Police Service (SAPS) opened fire on a crowd of striking mineworkers at Marikana, i...
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In 2012, the mining sector underwent intense waves of labour unrest. On 16 August 2012, the mining industry (Platinum Se...
