LIMPOPO – Police in Giyani have opened a case of inquest after an alleged illegal miner died during an incident which occurred in an unused mine near Mapuve village outside Giyani in the early hours of this morning, 20 September.
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According to police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe, the deceased was mining alongside others when a rock fell on his head, killing him instantly.
“His accomplices managed to remove his lifeless body from the shaft and placed him alongside the road towards Nhlaniki village. An investigation into why this was done is still unfolding,” he added.
Ngoepe says the deceased is still unknown and anyone with information about this incident or anyone who can assist the police in the identification of the deceased may contact Colonel Chris Mabasa at 082 469 0739; the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime line sms 32211 or nearest police station.
