"Govt to fork out R1bil for Marikana victims, Popcru defends Phiyega", 12 Dec 2016

The Presidency has announced it will compensate the families of Marikana victims killed during the 11 August 2012 massacre close to Lonmin mine. Miner workers and police clashed on the day after wage negotiations. In a statement...President Jacob Zuma said the Department of Mineral Resources, SA Police Services (SAPS), Department of Labour and Department of Justice and Correctional Services will take action in accordance with the Farlam Commission of Inquiry...The department [of Mineral Resources] is also embroiled in a R1 billion lawsuit with those affected by the tragedy which was expected to be settled out of court earlier this year.