ANC statement on anniversary of the Marikana tragedy
15 August 2018
As the nation remembers the tragedy of Marikana that came to pass 6 years ago, the ANC re-affirms its long held view that this was a sad and unfortunate chapter in the life of our nation that should have never happened. There is no doubt about our commitment in ensuring that never again should such a tragedy befall our nation, and no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that measures are in place to achieve this.
The ANC’s commitment to its core vision of building a nation-state that is grounded on the values of Ubuntu, selflessness and our resolve to build a caring nation has never been greater.
We call upon government to move with urgency in implementing the recommendations as directed by the Farlam Commission and particularly pay attention to interventions aimed at alleviating the plight of the affected families.
The role of social partners including corporate citizens in improving the lives of mining communities is encoded in government policy, with particular reference to section 2 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA).