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SAPS: Police opened inquest dockets after 20 unidentified bodies were on Tuesday, 14 and Wednesday, 15 June 2021, found at two various locations in Orkney.

Orkney

Orkney mine deaths: 10 of the 20 victims identified as Lesotho nationals

By Veronica Mokhoali

Some of the bodies of the suspected illegal miners that were dumped in in an open field in Orkney last week have been identified as Lesotho nationals.

  • Police in Orkney, near Klerksdorp, made a shocking discovery after the bodies of 20 unidentified men suspected to be illegal miners were found over two days. Picture: SAPS.

    Identification of some of the bodies found at Orkney mines set to be made public

    Last week, police found the bodies of 20 men suspected of having been illegal miners from Lesotho. The victims were found at different locations in the area. It's believed they were killed in an underground gas explosion.

    329 days ago
  • Ariston Road, Orkney, where 14 bodies were found, presumably of illegal miners who died from gas inhalation. Picture: Supplied

    Discovered bodies brings up Orkney's sitting resentment of illegal miners

    Illegal mining in Orkney doesn't stop, even when it becomes more deadly for those who have to do it.

    329 days ago
  • Police in Orkney, near Klerksdorp, made a shocking discovery after the bodies of 20 unidentified men suspected to be illegal miners were found over two days. Picture: SAPS.

    Zama zamas' families expected to identify bodies found in Orkney

    About 20 bodies believed to be those of illegal mine workers were retrieved from underground and brought to the surface outside an unused ventilation shaft near a railway line in the mining town.

    332 days ago
  • Police trace family of one of 20 bodies discovered in Orkney

    Police have found a family of one of the 20 bodies that were discovered in Orkney. In an interview with Eyewitness News on 18 June 2021, North West police also confirmed that information about the deceased’s names and contacts of their next of kins were found in 12 of the body bags. #Orkney #20Bodies #Zamazama

    332 days ago
  • SAPS: Police opened inquest dockets after 20 unidentified bodies were on Tuesday, 14 and Wednesday, 15 June 2021, found at two various locations in Orkney.

    Police positively identify one of 20 zama zamas found in Orkney

    The grisly find was made at two different locations on Monday and Tuesday.

    332 days ago
  • Police in Orkney, near Klerksdorp, made a shocking discovery after the bodies of 20 unidentified men suspected to be illegal miners were found over two days. Picture: SAPS.

    20 burnt bodies of suspected 'zama-zamas' found in Orkney

    Police on Wednesday said the bodies, all with severe burn wounds and wrapped in plastic bag, were found on 15 and 16 June.

    334 days ago
  • A miner. Picture: AFP

    Rock fall leaves 4 miners trapped in Orkney mine

    The NUM says one miner was rescued with injuries and taken to hospital while rescuers are trying to reach the others.

    892 days ago
  • The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) logo. Picture:  @NUM_Media /Twitter.

    69 Orkney mineworkers healthy after underground sit-in over wage hike - NUM

    NUM said the industrial action was officially over and the parties had agreed to an 8% salary increase.

    1089 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi.  Picture: GCIS.

    Motsoaledi to lead SA's biggest TB screening drive

    The Health Minister says at least 90% of South Africans must at one stage or another know their status.

    2611 days ago
  • Some of the rubble from the earthquake in Orkney. Picture: Twitter @ER24EMS

    No more powerful earthquakes expected in SA

    Experts say they don’t expect another big earthquake in SA like the one that shook SA this month.

    2828 days ago
  • FILE: The Council for Geoscience has confirmed the Orkney earthquake is the largest mine-related seismic event ever recorded. Picture: Sxc.hu.

    SA earthquake was mine-related

    The Council for Geoscience has confirmed the quake is the largest mine-related seismic event ever recorded.

    2828 days ago
  • A shack was completely destroyed in the Khuma township near Klerksdorp after an earthquake hit the North West on 5 August. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Cabinet's condolences for quake victim's family

    A 31-year-old man lost his life after a wall collapsed on him in a mining village near Orkney.

    2839 days ago
  • Vuyani Mawethu secondary in Khuma Township sustained damages to classrooms during the earthquake on 6 August 2014. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN.

    NW awaits report on earthquake

    NW will wait for the report to decide if Klerksdorp and surrounds should be declared disaster areas.

    2840 days ago
  • House damaged by earthquake in Khuma township, Stilfontein. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN.

    Earthquake: 600 homes affected

    Other buildings that were affected include government departments, municipal centres and clinics.

    2840 days ago
  • The Council of Geoscience says it’s difficult to prove mining is to blame. 8 August 2014. Picture: Google Earth.

    Cause of SA earthquake uncertain

    The Council of Geoscience says it’s difficult to prove mining is to blame.

    2841 days ago
  • North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo visits the site of the earthquake in Khuma township, Stilfontein. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN

    Earthquake: Aftershocks imminent

    Geoscientists are warning of potential aftershocks in the days to come.

    2841 days ago
  • Aftermath of the magnitude 5.3 earthquake in South Africa. Picture: Mary-Ann van Aswegen/IWN.

    Earthquake strikes central SA

    The earthquake was felt in a number of areas as shown in the map attached.

    2841 days ago
  • It's understood that the epicentre is 6 kilometres east of Orkney in the North West province at a depth of 10 kilometres. 8 August 2014. Picture: Google Earth.

    Earthquake shakes up social media

    Twitter and Facebook was instantly flooded with comments from South Africans.

    2841 days ago
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