President Jacob Zuma announces a government inquiry of the incident . Police carried anti-riot equipment and encircled the protesting workers . The investigation will be led by former South African president Thabo Mbeki and include members from all political parties in Parliament. Police say they fired at the striking workers in self-defense . 44 people were killed this week in violence at the mine -- 34 on Thursday .
President Jacob Zuma announces a government inquiry of the incident . The investigation will be led by former South African president Thabo Mbeki and include members from all political parties in Parliament. Police say they fired at the striking workers in self-defense . 44 people were killed this week in violence at the mine -- 34 on Thursday .