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The sound of gunfire
This report analyzes the police shootings at 'Scene 2' (also known as Koppie 3) during the Marikana massacre on 16 August 2012, where 17 people were killed by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The author argues that there is no credible evidence that strikers attacked police at Scene 2, and that many victims were shot while surrendering or were hit by reckless gunfire directed into a 'killing zone'. The report highlights a systemic pattern of dishonesty and collusion among SAPS members to manufacture a self-justifying narrative, often using a misleading media statement as a script.
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Document type: Report