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Masisi sent two cabinet ministers to South Africa to support the families of the victims. [24] South African Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga travelled to the scene of the crash, where she called for responsible driving during the Easter weekend and offered thoughts and prayers for the victims' families. She added that the South African ...
An elevator accident occurred on 27 November 2023 at the Impala Platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa, when an ascending mine elevator fell 200 m down the number 11 shaft. [1] Thirteen miners were killed, 11 on the scene and two dying in hospital later, and 73 were injured. [ 2 ]
41 people were killed by the explosion. [2] 40 people were initially injured and hospitalised after the explosion, many of whom later succumbed to their wounds.[1] [16] Eight people were killed immediately during the blast, or else succumbed before paramedics arrived on the scene, while the other victims died at hospital. [17]
Although the legal drinking age in South Africa is eighteen, the tavern reportedly served alcohol to minors. [ 3 ] A promotional Facebook post for the weekend party at the tavern drew media attention after the incident as it concluded with " kuzofiwa" , which, in a party context, is a slang term for, 'It’s going to be a great time'.
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The disaster came shortly before the conclusion of the Leon Commission, a major judicial inquiry into health and safety on South Africa's mines. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] The Vaal Reefs disaster and the publication of the Leon Commission report brought major changes to the mining industry, including the implementation of a new Mine Health and Safety Act .
The accident [ edit ] On 4 October 1965 a crowded passenger train with 11 jam-packed coaches of the South African Railways 5:28 with 1200 [ 5 ] -1500 [ 7 ] black commuters onboard were transported from port city Effington via the Durban station back to their township KwaMashu , South Africa.