Marikana activists call for 16 August to be recognized as a public holiday
Zuko Komisa / Malungelo Booi Image: Screenshot YouTube video Activists in Marikana and the survivors of the Marikana Massacre are calling on the government to recognize August 16 as a public holiday. They say this will be to honor the 34 lives lost on this day 12 years. In 2012 police opened fire and shot and killed striking Lonmin workers who were protesting demanding improved pay. Families of those who […]