Mineral Resources Minister Mr Gwede Mantashe will be in Burgersfort, Limpopo tomorrow, Thursday 5th April 2018.

This follows an incident which took place earlier this week, during which six mineworkers were killed and some injured when the vehicle they were travelling in was petrol bombed.

Minister Mantashe will visit Modikwa platinum mine where the workers are employed. He will also visit the local hospital where some of the injured workers have been admitted.

Five people have been arrested following the incident, and they will appear in court on Thursday.

Details of the Minister’s visit are as follows:
Date: Thursday 5th April 2018
Time: 10:00
Venue: Modikwa platinum mine, Burgersfort, Limpopo

The Minister will then proceed to Netcare Pholosi hospital in Polokwane.

For enquiries, contact:
Nathi David Shabangu 073 852 1922
Media Liaison Officer – Office of the Minister

Or

Ayanda Shezi 082 308 1586

Head of Communications