The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) will be hosting a memorial lecture and commemorative event this week to pay homage to the 44 workers who perished during the Lonmin platinum strike of August 2012. However, the Union questions the motives behind parallel events organised by Sibanye-Stillwater, and slams the former Public Protector for participating in the parallel events.

Every year since the Marikana Massacre, AMCU has commemorated, together with various dignitaries, guests, leaders, and members of the communities, the lives lost by the comrades who were massacred by the State. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, AMCU will host the two main events during this week of commemoration with small physical gatherings coupled with remote participation via online methods.

 

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Issued by AMCU