Memorial for 34 miners shot dead in South Africa

Mine workers sing and dance during a memorial service at the Lonmin Platinum Mine (AP)

Workers and grieving families attended a memorial service yesterday at the Lonmin platinum mine to mark the deaths of 34 strikers shot by police last week.

While South Africa held a national day of mourning, President Jacob Zuma said the actions of the mining company, the government, police, unions, and individuals will be examined by an official inquiry.