When freedom failed the mineworkers

Fourteen years after the tragedy at Lonmin’s platinum mine in Marikana, the 16 August 2012 massacre remains a significant event in South Africa’s democratic history. The state’s killing of 34 striking miners was more than just a failure in policing; it highlighted a serious crisis in the country’s political economy, exposing the fragility of its institutions and the deep costs borne by families. Read the full article