LOW’S CREEK – It has been nine months since the container with the three workers plummeted down the depths of the mine. During the first few days of the tragedy many thought the three miners were going to be rescued.
The mine, however was too unstable which diminshed the chances of rescue. Conditions posed too huge a risk to the rescue team. Families are, however, still hopeful that the bodies of their loved ones will be retrieved.
Mr Shadrack Mdluli, whose wife was among the three miners, said, “I want to thank all the people who take their time to come pray with us. Their prayers have carried us through, it has renewed our strength. Sometimes there is that moment where I feel like I’m going to see the mother of my kids. I feel like she will just appear and talk to me again,” he added.
Speaking from the office of the executive mayor, Ms Alayika Ndwowane said, “I am happy the families are stronger, we thank you Timbok(odo) women for the prayers and donations. We have faith that one day God will answer our prayers.”
Ms Elsie Zulu, chairperson for the Buhlebentutuhuko branch of the women’s society, who was also the organiser of the whole event, said, “I have been trying to organise this trip for the past few months.
“We have been praying in our branches, but we felt it was good for us to come physically and donate something to the families. I want to thank the City of Mbombela Municipality for assisting us with transport to get here. We will also not stop praying for these families. We will keep them in our prayers in our homes.”
The Women’s Society donated
R13 500 cash while the City of Mbombela Municipality donated groceries to the families.
