We must remember the 44 people killed and 78 injured in main part to prevent such actions being repeated

It’s five years since miners were gunned down by the police yet no one has been found culpable, nor have the families been compensated.

Amplats has gone to court over "unconstitutional" debt administration, with one administrator pocketing 44% of miners’ debt repayments.

The Farlam commission of inquiry heard that Amcu acted responsibly, and that Lonmin was "not equipped" to deal with the strike.

While Amcu workers prepare to return to work on Wednesday after a successful strike, mine bosses have warned of a difficult rebuilding phase ahead.

The platinum strike’s final kick and data releases from the US and Europe will head this week’s economic news.

There may be tactical and strategic reasons for Lonmin to bring "a losing case", say analysts.

The union’s latest condition is that the companies quash criminal charges.

Amcu says it has accepted a new wage offer from platinum miners, but outstanding issues still need to be discussed with the employers.

Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa is taking the mining giants to labour court, saying their SMS campaign violated an agreement with the union.

An estimated 100 000 miner workers affiliated to Amcu went on strike on Thursday to demand major wage increases.

The links of illegal mining with Jo’burg’s ?heyday provide a rich seam for photography.