Second body recovered from Implats rock fall

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Ohemile Moses Maamogwa (50) has been missing since the accident, while the body of Tanki Samuel Lepitikoe, the other mine worker involved was recovered on 19 May 2016.

The intensive round-the-clock search-and-rescue operation in very challenging and unstable ground conditions was conducted by specialised mine rescue teams from Impala Platinum and the Mine Rescue Services (MRS), supported by the department of minerals resources.

Implats’ CEO, Terence Goodlace adds,“This tragic and very painful incident has deeply affected all of us. Our deepest sympathies have been extended to our colleagues’ families and friends. They will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We are working closely with the families to provide the required support and assistance following this terrible accident. I would also like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who have assisted in the intensive search and rescue operation, especially the mine rescue teams and representatives from the DMR and AMCU."

Impala Rustenburg, together with the DMR and AMCU, will now mobilise specialised teams to investigate this accident.