Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has pledged his full support to the investigation undertaken by Eskom into the death of six construction workers last week.

They died when a platform in a tunnel collapsed at the Ingula Pumped storage station near Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal. Gigaba was speaking at their memorial service at Ingula.

He says the accident means much still needs to be done to improve the safety of workers. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu called on authorities to make sure they carry out their responsibilities in an honourable way for the benefit of workers.

Consul general of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Lerato Tsosane, says they will support the investigation into the deaths. Tsosane was also speaking at the memorial of the six men.

National Union of Mineworkers representative Peter Bailey says they want to make sure that Eskom supports the families of the deceased and make sure their dependants get quality education.

He says there is a need for Eskom to establish a Trust Fund for the families so that they will not suffer due to the death of breadwinners.

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