Kgomotso Modise9 July 2024 | 9:05
Ramaphosa sends condolences following deaths of 4 SANDF members in NW
The soldiers were found inside a container at a disused mine shaft in Orkney, where they were stationed to fight illegal mining.
South African National Defence Force Soldiers: Picture Wikimedia Commons: Cpl. Jad Sleiman, US Marine Corps
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness over the passing of four South African National Defence (SANDF) members in the North West.
The soldiers were found inside a container at a disused mine shaft in Orkney, where they were stationed to fight illegal mining.
It’s believed that all died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a fire they had made to keep warm.
READ: SANDF probing deaths of 4 soldiers near mine shaft in North West
Ramaphosa said his thoughts were with the team of soldiers who discovered the bodies.