Marikana lessons: This is our new normal – Lonmin boss on #FeesMustFall

The Marikana disaster has taught Lonmin hard lessons, some of which could be applied to the current student protests sweeping the country.

Drawing on his experience of challenging negotiation situations, Lonmin chief executive Ben Magara weighed in on the #FeesMustFall protests sweeping South African universities during a recent forum hosted by the Gordon Institute of Business Science.

“The new normal is more conflict, disruption and resentment. We have to learn how to navigate the situation, because there is not one simple solution.