STILFONTEIN, NW - The High Court has ordered government to immediately start the rescue of illegal miners underground in Stilfontein.
This comes after an urgent application by Zinzi Tom, whose brother, Ayanda has been trapped since July 2024.
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The court has directed the state to finalise a Service Level Agreement with Mine Rescue Services today and ensure funds are released for the operation without delay.
Meshack Mbangula, national coordinator of Mining Affected Communities United in Action or MACUA, spoke to eNCA.