Sheba Gold Mine deaths spark outcry

Negotiations between the National Association of Artisanal Miners (Naam) and a Mpumalanga mine are continuing on how to retrieve the remains of two illegal miners who were trapped underground in Sheba Gold Mine.

- Masoka Dube

It is alleged the two illegal miners died when the law enforcement agencies raided the mine during last month's operation that saw more than 500 artisanal miners arrested.

"I can confirm that our representatives in Mpumalanga are negotiating with the mine. Last week Sunday, we received a confirmation there are people who died during the raid," said Naam spokesperson Zethu Hlatshwayo.