Bloemfontein - Free State police are urging relatives of an illegal miner, found dead at the Eland mine shaft in Welkom, to come forward.
In a statement on Wednesday, Welkom police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng said the man was found at level 47 of the mine on September 10.
He is believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, about 1.72m in height, and had dreadlocks. He also had a scar above his right eye.
“The investigations revealed that he died of natural causes. The deceased is still lying at the Welkom Government Mortuary and no one has come forward to claim the body,” Thakeng said.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Warrant Officer Maryke Greyling of Welkom Detective Services at telephone number 057 391 6278 during office hours.
African News Agency