Presidency confirms summons served on Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s lawyers regarding Marikana tragedy

Cape Town - In response to media queries arising from an oral reply provided by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in the National Assembly in Cape Town on Thursday 12 November 2015 regarding the Marikana tragedy, the Presidency wishes to put the following on record:

1. A Summons has indeed been served on lawyers of Deputy President Ramaphosa arising from the Marikana tragedy

2. Deputy President Ramaphosa has instructed his lawyers to defend the action

3. We reiterate the view that the findings of the Farlam Commission remain clear insofar as they relate to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa personally

Enquiries: Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853

Issued by: The Presidency

Cape Town