Cape Town: 100 workers have died in an illegal gold mine in South Africa. About 100 workers were trapped in the gold mines located in Buffelsfontein near the city of Stilfontein in South Africa. These workers trapped in the mine were struggling with hunger and thirst for many months. 100 people died one by one. The cause of death has also been stated as hunger in the post-mortem report.
“We can confirm to you that the machine is working. It has brought up seven people,” Mzukisi Jam, of the South African National Civics Organisation (SANCO), told reporters at the mine. At least four bodies were also retrieved, according to community leader Johannes Qankase.
Information related to this incident was received from the video sent by the workers through mobile phones. In this, bodies wrapped in plastic were seen. After this, the administration started the rescue. However, by then 100 people had died.
According to the Mining Affected Communities United in Action group, 26 workers have been rescued alive so far in the rescue operation. 18 dead bodies have also been brought out. However, this mine is so deep that about 500 workers may still be trapped there. The depth of the mine is said to be 2.5 km. The death of the workers has raised serious questions on the safety and management of the mine.
Clashes broke out between the workers and police after the latter tried to seal the mine. Police say the workers were not coming out fearing arrest while workers allege that the police removed their ropes, preventing them from coming out.
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