What is marikana massacre?
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The Marikana massacre was the killing of 34 miners by the South African Police Service. It took place on 16 August 2012, and was the most lethal use of force by South African security forces against civilians since 1976. The massacre has been compared to the 1960 Sharpeville massacre.
What happened at the Marikana massacre?
Monday marks nine years since 34 miners were killed and 78 seriously injured when the police opened fire on protesting miners at Marikana, North West. ... Between 12 August and 14 August ten people died, including six mine workers, two Lonmin security guards and two SAPS members.
What was the cause of the Marikana massacre?
On 16 August 2012, the South African Police Service (SAPS) opened fire on a crowd of striking mineworkers at Marikana, in the North West Province. ... This event culminated after an intense week-long protest in which the miners were demanding a wage increase at the Lonmin platinum mine in a wildcat strike.
How is the Marikana massacre similar to the Sharpeville massacre?
There are many similarities between the Sharpeville and Marikana massacres. The SAPS without warning fired into an unarmed crowd at Sharpeville in Vereeniging, killing at least 69 anti-pass law protesters. This incident was seen by many scholars as a turning point in the struggle against apartheid.
Who owns Marikana?
The mine is jointly owned by Anglo American Platinum (AQPSA) and Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), under a 50:50 pooling-and-sharing (PSA) agreement that was signed in 2005. AQPSA is the operator of the mine. Marikana is AQPSA's second operating mine in South Africa.
Examining the Marikana massacre
What happened on the 16th of December in South Africa?
The date of 16 December is the anniversary of the 1961 founding of Umkhonto we Sizwe ("Spear of the Nation" or MK), the armed wing of the ANC. On that day, Umkhonto we Sizwe enacted its "first acts of sabotage" which included bomb blasts against government buildings in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban.
How did the Marikana strike affect the economy of South Africa?
Amplats said on Thursday that the strike and subsequent ramp up had resulted in production losses of 532 000 ounces, worth about $675m at current prices. Impala Platinum, also hit by the strike, will give a production update next week but the combined industry losses are estimated to be at least 1.2 million ounces.
What year was the first diamond discovered in South Africa?
The discovery of diamonds in South Africa occurred in early 1867 on the land of a poor Boer farmer, Daniel Jacobs, near the small isolated settlement of Hopetown on the Orange River in the Cape of Good Hope Colony.
What was Kimberly called before?
Kimberley was founded in 1871 when diamonds were discovered on a nearby farm named Vooruitzicht (owned by the De Beers brothers). The town was also known as New Rush before it was renamed to Kimberley (after then British Secretary of State for the Colonies Lord Kimberley).
How can strikes be prevented in industry?
- Bridge the worker-management divide. ...
- Practice empathy. ...
- Maintain a positive attitude. ...
- Allow for worker autonomy. ...
- Provide employees with the information they need. ...
- Consider appearances. ...
- Consider employee safety.
Why did other countries broke off diplomatic relations with South Africa?
due to the apartheid policy.
What is Day of Goodwill in South Africa?
Each year on December 26th, South Africa celebrates the Day of Goodwill. The day has become a day to recover from the indulgences of Christmas festivities. People are also encouraged to give back to society following the Christmas holiday.
How was Heritage Day celebrated before?
History of Heritage Day
September 24 was previously known in South Africa as Shaka Day, a day commemorating the Zulu King of Shaka. ... Every year, South Africans would gather at his grave to honor him. In 1995 a request for the day to be confirmed as an official holiday was rejected.
How is Ramaphosa related to Motsepe?
Tshepo Motsepe (born 17 June 1953) is a South African physician and businesswoman. She is the First Lady of South Africa, as the wife of Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa. She is the older sister of Bridgette Radebe and her brother is Patrice Motsepe.
Who is the owner of Uzalo?
Uzalo is a South African soap opera produced by Stained Glass Productions, which is co-owned by Kobedi "Pepsi" Pokane and Gugu Zuma-Ncube.
Can you be fired for going on strike?
Typically, workers cannot be fired for going on strike. The NLRA protects the right of workers to strike and prohibits employers from terminating employees for exercising this right. However, the law will only protect lawful strikes.
What is a turkey strike?
Bowling a turkey became synonymous with three strikes in a row, while other achievements got their own names, like Hambone, Wild Turkey, Golden Turkey, and Dinosaur. (4 consecutive strikes, 6 consecutive strikes, 9 consecutive strikes, and a perfect game.)
How do you handle a strike situation?
- Plan your counter action. ...
- Identify ringleaders and ensure they can be got hold of. ...
- A boss when faced with a strike should get seasoned legal advice. ...
- Public interest in a strike can call for careful media handling. ...
- Instructions to cross picket lines need careful thought.
