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Miners have reportedly been held against their will at the bottom of the mine shaft for a third day. Reports also suggest that the hostage drama at the mine in Springs has turned violent as workers allegedly clashed underground.
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says a disaster like the one at the Impala Platinum mine where 11 people died occurs, it serves as an opportunity for unions to make inputs on improving workers safety.
Speaking at a media briefing in Rustenburg on Tuesday afternoon, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe announced that a commission of inquiry into the accident would be established.
On Monday, a cage carrying 86 mineworkers suffered a mechanical fault in its conveyance system, resulting in it plunging to the bottom of the shaft. Eleven miners were killed.