LILY MINE WORKERS DECLARED DEAD BY THE COURT
The Nelspruit Magistrates’ Court has today in its findings concluded that the three Lily mine employees died on 5 February 2016, based on the available evidence presented before it. The decision of this court is pending confirmation of the declaration by the High Court. The court also found that the cause of the death was the collapse of the container which was covered by rocks and debris. It further found that the deaths were brought about by the omission of the mine owners, to do proper assessment as required by the law. Solomon Nyirenda, (37), Yvonne Mnisi (30) and Pretty Winnie Nkambule (22) were trapped underground in February 2016 and their bodies have never been recovered at Lily Mine.
The National Prosecuting Authority notes the findings of the judgement, and an informed decision will be made after carefully studying the judgement in the matter.
