At the back of the commemoration of the Marikana massacre where 34 mineworkers were shot and killed by police for demanding decent living conditions. The arguments differ on what led to the confrontation, but the fact is that those men were standing up for a decent working wage for which they could better the conditions and lives of their families. So today we take a look at communities that are situated in mining areas. The idea is to look at the challenges they face and the type of relationships that exist between them and mining houses. What benefits are there for these communities and do we maybe need to relook at mining contracts in the country in such a way that the conditions would include direct benefits for those communities?

Guest: John Capel - Executive Director of the Bench Marks Foundation

Guest: Nonhle Mbuthuma – Spokesperson for the Amadiba Crisis Committee – (They are currently fighting off mining companies wanting to mine in their area. Very opposed to mining activities warning of environmental issues)

Guest: Mathapelo Thobejane – Longtime mining community activist in Limpopo and the Bench Mark’s Foundation’s monitor on the ground

Guest: Mangaliso Sambo - General Secretary of the South African Destitute Ex-Miners Forum (Still to confirm)