Ramaphosa says 'never again' on Marikana massacre | IOL News

Ramaphosa, who is on a state visit to Tanzania, on Friday took to Twitter and said the country must remember those who fell in Marikana on this day seven years ago.

“The Marikana tragedy stands out as the darkest moment in the life of our young democracy. Today we remember our 44 compatriots who lost their lives in Marikana seven years ago this week. Never again can we allow such a tragedy to befall our nation,” said Ramaphosa. The Marikana tragedy stands out as the darkest moment in the life of our young democracy. Today we remember our 44 compatriots who lost their lives in Marikana seven years ago this week. Never again can we allow such a tragedy to befall our nation.

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 August 16, 2019 The president has previously been criticised over what happened in Marikana.Other parties and some of the people have urged him to visit Marikana. The government was caught in a wrangle with families of the victims over compensation for the tragic events.The lawyers representing the families said the state has offered R500 000 for each family, but they believe the settlement was low.

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