South Africa: Probe into Marikana approved by human rights commission

South African Human Rights Commission has decided to go ahead with its own investigation into human rights abuses at Marikana, despite the strong misgivings expressed by Parliament’s portfolio committee on justice. The commission, which met the committee to discuss the matter a month ago, has decided it 'will continue with our investigation into allegations of human rights abuses'. It said it had received two complaints to trigger this action: one from a nongovernmental organisation ; and another referred by the public protector. The complainants cannot be named unless they choose to reveal their identity.