At least another 10 illegal miners were rescued from a mineshaft in Sabie today, famished, dirty, and tired. The mining operations are about 150m underground. Rescuing efforts continue with multidisciplinary teams on site. This comes after a gun battle last week, resulting in the cutting of food supply to those underground.
They were famished, dirty, and tired when they were rescued. Reports suggest the mining operations are about 150m underground.
Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu addressed the media at the rescue site earlier today. The operation appears to be progressing faster today due to special equipment brought in overnight. “It should be noted that all those who are retrieved will be arrested and face charges related to contravention of the immigration act and other illegal mining-related charges where applicable.”He said that unlike the shafts in Stilfontein, which are several kilometres deep, the Sabie shaft is not as deep and rescues are therefore easier.“Notwithstanding the illegality of these activities, the loss of life is deeply regretted.
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