South African President Jacob Zuma is still processing the report on the Marikana tragedy and will release it publicly in due course, his office said on Sunday. 
“The Presidency has noted inquiries in relation to the release of the Marikana Commission report,” spokesperson Harold Maloka said in a statement.
The overdue report is expected to address public, national and international concerns arising out of the events in Marikana which led to the deaths of approximately 44 people, the injury of more than 70 persons and the arrest of more than 250 people.
The events, known as the Marikana tragedy, happened in August 2012 in Marikana, North West Province when striking miners clashed with police in what was believed to be the worst mine tragedy in post-apartheid era.
Soon after the tragedy, Zuma set up the Marikana Commission to investigate the real causes leading to the tragedy. The commission has submitted a report to Zuma after more than two years of investigation.
Zuma received the report and also a subsequent briefing on the findings and recommendations from the Commission Chairperson, Judge Ian Farlam, Maloka said.
“The Commission has made some serious recommendations that require careful consideration. Therefore, it is important to apply my mind carefully so that our response ensures that the events that took place in Marikana are not allowed to happen again in our country,” Maloka quoted Zuma as saying in the statement.
“Everything is being done to ensure that the matters are concluded as soon as possible,” said Zuma. Enditem
Source: Xinhua
