Minister Mantashe to release the 2019 Mine Health and Safety Statistics
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe will on Friday, 24 January 2020 release the mine health and safety statistics for the 2019 calendar year. The statistics will include the performance of the mining industry in terms of fatalities, injuries and occupational diseases.
The Department remains committed to ensuring the health and safety of mineworkers through the implementation of the Mine Health and Safety Act and fostering cooperation with all stakeholders, for the long-term sustainability of the sector.
Members of the media are invited to a briefing on the performance of the sector, scheduled to take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 24 January 2020
Time: 10:00
Venue: Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria
There will be a live video Iink to the Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament in Cape Town.
Kindly RSVP by sending your details not later than 23 January 2020 at 14:00 to Media@dmr.gov.za or contact:
Neliswa Chiloane
Cell: 060 550 4379
Solomon Phetla
Cell: 076 765 3863
Enquiries:
Nathi Shabangu - Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 073 852 1922
E-mail: Natie.Shabangu@dmr.gov.za
Ayanda Shezi - Head of Communication
Cell: 082 308 1586
E-mail: Ayanda.Shezi@dmr.gov.za
Thandiwe Maimane - Head of Communication
Cell: 083 645 7837
E-mail: Thandiwe.Maimane@energy.gov.za
