One dead, six assaulted at Lonmin mines


By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg- A 60 year-old Lonmin Saffi Shaft male employee was found murdered between Saffi shaft and Bob mine hostel on Monday at about 05:00, North West police said.

“The man had several stab wounds on his back, chest and ribs. It is alleged that the victim was found by the mine security personnel while patrolling the area” brigadier Thulani Ngubane said. 

No one has been arrested yet and investigation continues.

Meanwhile the police are investigating cases of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after six males were attacked by unknown suspects in the vicinity of Saffi shaft. The motive of the attack cannot be confirmed at this stage, and one of the men was admitted at hospital with serious injuries while others sustained minor injuries.-TDN
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