Memorial service for Implats mine workers will be held on Wednesday
A memorial service of the thirteen miners that were killed at Impala Platinum mine in Rustenburg will be held on Wednesday.
The names of the thirteen miners who lost their lives will be announced tomorrow .
Last week, eleven workers at Shaft 11 of the North West mine died when a cage carrying 86 mineworkers plummeted to the bottom of the shaft following a mechanical fault.
Spokesperson for the mine, Johan Theron, said 23 miners have since been discharged from hospital, but 50 remain in care.
“We are seeing more and more patients being discharged from hospital, but eight remain in critical care. Our thoughts and prayers remain with everyone in hospital, their families, and everyone impacted by this tragic event.”
On Monday, the mine announced that the death toll had risen to thirteen after a miner succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Sunday.
