The Presidency has today, 31 March 2015, received the report from the Commission of Inquiry into the tragic incidents at or near the area commonly known as the Marikana Mine in Rustenburg in the North West Province, headed by Judge Ian Farlam (retired), which was established by President Jacob Zuma in 2012 to look into the events which led to the tragic deaths of approximately 44 people, the injury of more than 70 persons and the arrest of more than 250 people.

President Zuma is currently in Algeria on a State Visit and will prioritise the consideration of the report on his return.

The President wishes to thank the Chairperson of the Commission, Judge Farlam and Commission members Advocate Bantubonke Tokota SC and Advocate Pingla Hemraj SC as well as all witnesses who participated in the Commission.

Issued by: The Presidency