The judicial commission of inquiry into the fatal shootings of 44 people at the Marikana mine protests last month, began today.
Set up by the president Jacob Zuma, the probe is mandated to determine the involvement of the police, managemant of the mine, the trade unions, government and Lonmin.
It comprises of a three member panel, including a retired Supreme Court Appeal Judge Ian Farlam, and is expected to submit its analysis in four months time. The final report will be submitted within one month of the investigation drawing to a close.
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