On October 26 at about 17:00, an underground water compartment incident occurred at Sasol Mining’s Bosjesspruit colliery, resulting in the deaths of three employees, Sasol has confirmed.
The Bosjesspruit colliery is an underground mine in the Secunda Mining Complex.
Sasol says emergency medical personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene and all other employees were safely evacuated.
“Our deepest condolences go to the families and loved ones of the deceased. The relevant authorities have been informed and we are working with them to investigate the root cause of the incident.
"Sasol remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, community and the environment,” Sasol states.
Trade union the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has again expressed concern about mineworker safety.
AMCU earlier this month also raised the issue in a letter to Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe.