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The Marikana massacre begins near Rustenburg, South Africa, resulting in the deaths of 47 people.

On August 10, in the year 2012, The Marikana massacre begins near Rustenburg, South Africa, resulting in the deaths of 47 people. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of August 10, a notable event in this corner of history.

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 Rustenburg in South Africa's North West province. The massacre constituted the most lethal use of force by South African security forces against civilians since the Soweto uprising in 1976 and has been compared to the 1960 Sharpeville massacre.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 10, 2012 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 16 July 2026.

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