Nine dead in South Deep mine accident

Nine miners have died after an accident at the Gold Fields South Deep mine near Randfontein in Gauteng. Chief of mines Thabo Gazi says he received a report about the accident at midday.

It is believed that a conveyance in an inclined shaft fell down the shaft after the rope snapped. An inspector is on site investigating the incident.

Minerals and Energy Department spokesperson Bheki Khumalo says Minister Buyelwa Sonjica has been informed about the accident.