LISTEN | Malema tells Ramaphosa ‘your day is coming’ over Marikana

Timeslive · May 04, 2026 · 329 words · By Bulelani Nonyukela

Political accountability EFF vs. Ramaphosa Marikana Massacre

EFF leader Julius Malema reiterated accusations that President Cyril Ramaphosa is responsible for the 2012 Marikana massacre during a speech in Rustenburg. The article notes the EFF's ongoing pursuit of justice for the victims and includes Ramaphosa's previous denials of responsibility.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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Appeal to Anger 70% confidence

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4 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Julius Malema has again accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of bearing responsibility in relation to the 2012 Marikana tragedy”

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The claim is reported by both Dailydispatch (cross-reference) and a separate web search result ('LISTEN | Malema tells Ramaphosa ‘your day is coming’ over Marikana'), confirming that Julius Malema has accused Ramaphosa of responsibility for the tragedy.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) is the youth wing of the African National Congress (ANC). As set out in its constitution, the ANC Youth League is led by a National Executive Committ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_National_Congress_Yout…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa ( RAM-ə-FAW-sə or RAH-mə-POH-sə; born 17 November 1952) is a South African businessman and politician serving as the president of South Africa since 2018. A former anti-apar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Ramaphosa

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Julius Sello Malema (born 3 March 1981) is a South African politician. He is the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a communist and black nationalist political party since 2013…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Malema

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“the Marikana tragedy, which saw 34 mineworkers killed in August 2012 when police opened fire during a strike at Lonmin’s platinum mine”

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The specific details (34 mineworkers killed, August 2012, police opening fire at Lonmin's platinum mine) are confirmed by Dailydispatch and the BBC web search result.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lonmin plc, formerly Lonrho plc, was a British producer of platinum group metals operating in the Bushveld Complex of South Africa. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange. Its registered office wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonmin

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Marikana massacre was the killing of thirty-four miners by the South African Police Service (SAPS) on 16 August 2012 during a six-week wildcat strike at the Lonmin platinum mine at Marikana near R…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marikana_massacre

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“A commission of inquiry later examined the events, including the role of key actors at the time”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of dictionary definitions of 'commission' and a link to a California teacher credentialing commission, none of which provide information regarding a commission of inquiry into the Marikana tragedy.

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · California educators empower the next generation to realize their potential and pursue their passions. Educators create a lasting impact on the state’s diverse communities of students and …
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/

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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of COMMISSION is a formal written warrant granting the power to perform various acts or duties. How to use commission in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commission

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web search NEUTRAL — COMMISSION definition: 1. to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work, or to formally ask for a special piece…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/commissi…

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“Ramaphosa, who was a non-executive director at Lonmin during the strike”

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Multiple high-authority sources confirm this: Dailydispatch, the Mail & Guardian, and a legal judgment (Sivuka & 328 Others v Ramaphosa and Others) explicitly state that Ramaphosa was a non-executive director at Lonmin during the strike.

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