DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 16 January 2025

Illegal mining | Official rescue operation has not begun in Stilfontein

JOHANNESBURG - The National Police Commissioner Senzo Mchunu, has moved from Sabie to Stilfontein to receive an update.

The illegal miners who remain underground have been sending letters asking for food and water to be sent down to them.

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It is unknown how many miners there are underground.

eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane reported on the protracted standoff between police and illegal miners in Stilfontein.

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