Two SANDF members die after falling into abandoned mine shaft
Two South African National Defence Force members died after falling into an abandoned mine shaft during an anti-illegal mining operation. Authorities are currently working to identify the victims and notify their families.
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Highlights the ongoing dangers associated with illegal mining activities in South Africa and the risks faced by security forces.
JOHANNESBURG - Two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who slipped and fell into an abandoned mine shaft in West Johannesburg have died.
Their bodies were retrieved after specialised emergency response units conducted a search and rescue operation on Friday afternoon.
This was confirmed by the Department of Defence and Military Veterans spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini, who said the process to identify the deceased is currently underway.
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