Thursday, March 24, 2011

4200 mineworkers observe a day of mourning today

Lusanda Bill
24 March 2011

Over 4200 mineworkers are today downing tools at Blyvoor mine outside Carletonville.

This is to mourn the eight mineworkers who lost their lives in a bus accident last week Friday.

The accident killed eight people and left 27 people seriously injured.

National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Lesiba Seshoka says the families of the deceased workers are expected to attended the memorial service today.

NUM Deputy President Piet Matosa is expected to address the mourners at the Blyvoor Mine Sportsground.

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