AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa: Farlam commission failed to uncover Marikana truths

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AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa tells Tim Modise that the Farlam Commission Report failed to uncover the truth about the Marikana Massacre. He describes the events leading up to the tragedy and the ‘cover-up’ that ensued. He says working conditions of mineworkers reflect the apartheid structure of the mining sector. He blames the poor wages of workers, tax evasion and price fixing on the part of the mining companies as the leading causes of instability in the sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Jun 2015 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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