Marikana: Malema won’t be silenced

Fighters spokesperson Floyd Shivambu said in a statement.
“The press conference will also speak to the physical prevention of Malema from addressing mineworkers in Marikana despite the plea that he should come (to) address them.”
Shivambu said the briefing would also deal with the involvement of the “economic freedom fighters” in “struggles facing mineworkers and soldiers”.
Yesterday, police stopped Malema at the gates of Wonderkop Stadium. Some workers had gathered at the stadium intending to be briefed on developments about their wage demands.
After a lengthy discussion, Malema drove off, escorted by about 10 police vans.
It was not immediately clear whether Malema would be able to visit the family of people who were injured by rubber bullets on Saturday, or if he would leave the area.
A police helicopter circled above, while police on foot patrol ran to points of entry to stop Malema if he made any turns. — Sapa.