In S.A, 150 Illegal Miners Trapped in Abandoned Sabie Mine

In S.A, 150 Illegal Miners Trapped in Abandoned Sabie Mine

To South Africa, where around 150 illegal miners are trapped inside an abandoned mine in Sabie, Mpumalanga, with three reported dead and six already rescued. The situation was discovered when four suspected miners fleeing the scene alerted security personnel. Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says the miners, reportedly forced to work under dangerous conditions, have raised concerns that those running the operation may be armed:

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South Africa

SA Police Issue Indemnity Forms to Volunteers in Hazardous Stilfontein Mine Rescue Operation

S.A's Police have given indemnity forms to community volunteers helping with the Stilfontein mine rescue in North West. The police warned against sending officials into the abandoned mine due to dangers, including toxic gases and the risk of armed miners. In a media briefing, police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed an investigation is underway following the recovery of the decomposed body of an illegal miner:

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