By REGINALD KANYANE
30 January 2025- The police request the relatives of 78 illegal miners who died in the Stilfontein mine to come forward and identify their loved ones. More than 80 bodies were retrieved by the rescue team at Buffelsfontein Gold Mine Shaft No 11, during the mine rescue operation a few weeks ago.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said this is part of ongoing investigations into the inquest dockets.
“Relatives of the deceased are requested to come forward for the identification process. Family members are requested to meet with the investigation team at Stilfontein Police Station on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 8am and 3pm,” he said.
The Guardian 