9 Policemen in court for Marikana killings of 13 August 2012

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) completed its investigations into the killing of 3 miners and 2 policemen in 2012 and handed over the docket and all evidence to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). As a result 6 suspects were arrested and 3 were summonsed, one suspect was charged for both cases. The suspects are appearing at the Rustenburg Regional Court today 15 March 2018. The court appearance is in connection with (a) the killings which occurred on 13 August 2012 and (b) the discovery of a body in the police Toyota Canter on 16 August 2012 which was not disclosed to the Farlam Commission.

Two of the suspects testified at the Farlam Commission and lied about their roles in the events of Marikana.

The suspects will face charges of murder, defeating the ends of justice, attempted murder, contravention of section 6(2) of the Commissions Act and contravention of section 29(1) of the IPID Act. This was a prosecution led investigation.

The decision in respect of the deaths which occurred on the 16 August 2012 is still outstanding.

The IPID hopes that the families of the deceased will begin to find closure once these cases are dealt with by the courts.

Issued by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

For inquiries contact:
Moses Dlamini - IPID National Spokesman
012 399 0049 / 082 781 7112
mdlamini@ipid.gov.za