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About Marikana

Marikana lies off the R565 in North West, an easy hop from Rustenburg (44 km) or Brits (46 km) for locals, while folks from Gauteng towns like Mamelodi or Vereeniging treat it as a proper day's drive. Rustenburg Airport is about 40 km off if you're flying in. There are a couple of fast EV chargers nearby too. The name carries weight here, this is where the 2012 Lonmin mine strike turned deadly, a moment that changed the country's labor story for good.

Where is Marikana on the map?

Marikana is in South Africa, at -25.698, 27.475 - about 21 km south-east of Beestekraal.

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What is the closest airport to Marikana?

The closest airport to Marikana is Lanseria International Airport, 78 km (about 1 h 11 min by car).

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