ANC CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO SPARE NO EFFORT TO RESCUE TRAPPED
MINERS

The African National Congress has noted with great concern reports of
approximately 900 mine workers trapped underground at the Sibanye
Gold mine in the Free State. According to the reports, these compatriots
have been underground since yesterday evening following an electricity
power interruption due to inclement weather.

The ANC calls on Eskom to speedily intervene to restore power to the
mine and for government to spare no effort in assisting the mining
company bring these workers back to safety. We further call on all South
Africans to keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this time.

Issued by the African National Congress
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