North West Premier Thandi Modise has called for an independent investigation into the accident in which one mineworker was killed and three others were injured at Lonmin’s Marikana platinum mine on Saturday.
“In conveying our condolences to the family of the mineworker who lost his life in the accident and wishing those injured in the accident a speedy recovery, we wish to acknowledge the mine’s commitment to investigate the incident, but insist that an independent investigation by the Department of Mineral Resources will be more credible to assure us that there was no negligence or failure on its part to adhere to set occupational health and safety standards.” said Premier Modise.
Premier Modise added that though Lonmin’s safety results have been impressive over the past few years, having recorded the lowest industry fatality frequency rate compared to its peers in the platinum industry, every incident presents an opportunity to learn and implement corrective action to mitigate the reoccurrence of such incidents because one death of a miner on duty is a death too many.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele, Spokesperson
Tel: 018 388 3705
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018 388 3157
E-mail: LKgwele@gmail.com
