NUM calls for rescue of the remaining trapped miners

Kusasalethu mine. File Image

Kusasalethu mine. File Image

Published Aug 29, 2017

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JOHANNESBURG - The

National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) calls for an escalation of the rescue operation to get to the remaining two miners who

were still trapped underground.

The NUM confirmed on

Monday that three of the five miners trapped at Kusasalethu mine were

NUM members. 

NUM Health and Safety

Secretary Erick Gcilitshana said "The NUM want to take this

opportunity to applaud the braveminers who went underground with the Proto

team who assisted in the recovery of the bodies especially the third body found

early hours this morning. We respect the role and sensitivity of the work of

the proto team”.

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"One of the three

deceased miners whose bodies were retrieved was a 25-year-old miner

who buried his father last month and he left a three-month-old son. It is

painful and sad for the family.  The lives of workers must always be

prioritized to save lives.  A safe work place is a productive workplace.

We believe that working as a collective team, we can save lives and achieve

zero harm," said Gcilitshana.

The NUM conveys

its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased during this difficult

time.

-BUSINESS REPORT ONLINE

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