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<p>Released mine worker Nkosibongile Momaphela, left, celebrates with his sister Nomfundo Jali, right, after he was released along with other miners at Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's Court, Pretoria, South Africa, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. The miners were among those arrested for public violence after the police opened fire on a group of striking mineworkers killing 34 and wounding 78 at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine on August 16. Last week, prosecutors said the men arrested would be charged with the murder and attempted murder of their colleagues. Following a public outcry the charges were provisionally withdrawn on Sunday. (AP Photo)</p>

<p>Released mine worker Nkosibongile Momaphela, left, celebrates with his sister Nomfundo Jali, right, after he was released along with other miners at Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's Court, Pretoria, South Africa, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. The miners were among those arrested for public violence after the police opened fire on a group of striking mineworkers killing 34 and wounding 78 at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine on August 16. Last week, prosecutors said the men arrested w…

September 4, 2012

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Four shot at South African mine in latest unrest
September 4, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Four shot at South African mine in latest unrest

JOHANNESBURG - South African police and security guards fired rubber bullets and tear gas Monday at sacked gold miners who were attacking colleagues to block them from working, the mine owner said. Police said four people were wounded at the mine that used to be partially owned by the president's nephew.