Bodies of 19 alleged illegal miners discovered at Krugersdorp mine

South African Police Service

Bodies of 19 alleged illegal miners discovered at Krugersdorp mine
Bodies of 19 alleged illegal miners discovered at Krugersdorp mine

The Police in Gauteng can confirm that on 2 November 2022 at about 15:00, members from SAPS Krugersdorp responded to a call following the discovery of 19 bodies of alleged illegal miners in one of the active mines in the area.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the deceased were moved and placed where they were discovered.

Post mortem will determine the cause of death.

All the necessary role players were summoned to the scene.

An inquest docket has been registered for further investigation.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service