Families of slain Marikana miners are suing the state and President Cyril Ramaphosa for a billion rand. They are also demanding an apology. The SABC reports that the Solicitor General’s office has confirmed that South Africa’s Government will pay the 48 outstanding Marikana litigations by the end of August this year. Families of slain Marikana miners are suing the state and President Cyril Ramaphosa for a billion rand. Last year, about R200 million was paid to those affected by the Marikana massacre.