On 9 November 2019, at about 14:10 mine management at Eland shaft in Welkom informed the police about eight bodies found underground. They were all wrapped in a plastic bags. One of the plastic with a body inside was written ‘unknown’ was in a decomposed state.
The other seven bodies were identified and claimed by relatives.
A case of Inquest was registered. Thus far nobody has come forward to claim the remaining body which is at Welkom Pathology and Forensic Services.
A case if inquest has been registered for further investigation.
Anyone who may have information that can help find the relatives may contact Detective Constable Zuzeka Kobude of Welkom Detective Services on telephone number 057 391 6286 during office hours or cellphone number 078 683 9201.
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