Vavi ‘disappointed’ as Zuma never criminally charged for Marikana deaths 12 years after killings

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South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi believes the biggest injustice to victims of Marikana massacre 12 years after the miners’ deaths has been a “failure” to initiate a criminal investigation against former president Jacob Zuma and former minister of police Nathi Mthethwa.

Friday marked 12 years since 34 mineworkers were killed by police during a strike outside Lonmin Mine in Marikana, in North West.

Speaking to TimesLIVE reporter Sinesipho Schrieber Vavi he was disappointed that politicians who led the state at the time faced no legal consequences for the massacre.

16 Aug 8AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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