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THE government’s publicised pledge to finalise outstanding claims emanating from the August 2012 Marikana massacre, on the eve of the 10-year anniversary, was a shameful public relations exercise, according to counsel for the victims.

At a press briefing held in Pretoria this week, the Solicitor-General from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Fhedzisani Pandelani, promised that all claims relating to the August 2012 Marikana shootings would be settled this month.

Attorney for the majority of the Marikana claimants, Andries Nkome, told broadcaster Newzroom Afrika that the promise was just a show, before another sombre commemoration.

Pandelani said there were still 48 matters relating to the massacre that were unresolved and before the courts.

“We are doubtful that all the things will be settled by the end of the month,” said Nkome who has represented the victims for almost a decade. |