Police probe into illegal miners’ deaths in North West continues
According to police, the area was secured and managed by Sustenza Trading from Mooinooi
Police in North West, South Africa, are continuing their investigation into a tragic incident where 14 illegal miners were killed in a cave-in at a disused dumping site near Rustenburg. The incident occurred in the Nkaneng Informal settlement, where additional resources are being deployed to determine if any other miners may still be trapped under the rubble.
At least eight miners, all undocumented Lesotho nationals, were hospitalized following the tragedy. Three of them have since been discharged and placed under police custody. The area was secured by Sustenza Trading, a company granted a permit for mine exploration of Platinum Group Metals at the site. Provincial Police Commissioner Arthur Adams emphasized that the SAPS is utilizing specialized resources such as search and rescue dogs and equipment to detect if there are any remaining miners trapped under the debris.
He stressed that the investigation must continue to conclusively ascertain if there are any other casualties, and the families deserve a thorough understanding that no other individuals are still trapped.
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