CORPORATE RECKONING: Reporter’s Notebook: A poignant return to Marikana’s Saffy shaft (opens original article in a new tab)

The author revisits the Saffy shaft in Marikana mine, now under Sibanye-Stillwater, highlighting improvements in labor relations, wages, and safety compared to the 2012 period under Lonmin, which was marked by the Marikana massacre and unrest.

• The article reflects on the author's return to the Saffy shaft in Marikana mine, now owned by Sibanye-Stillwater, compared to a 2012 visit when the mine was owned by Lonmin.
• Sibanye has improved labor relations, increased wages, and enhanced safety measures, leading to reduced unrest compared to the period under Lonmin.
• The Marikana massacre in 2012, which involved a violent wildcat strike and police shooting of 34 miners, left a lasting legacy that Sibanye acknowledges and addresses as part of its operations.