The committee says it’s unacceptable that there’s no immediate plan to return the mineworkers' remains to their families.
The families of three mine workers whose bodies are still trapped underground were promised R200,000 as compensation.
Business rescue company Sturns has told Parliament’s mineral resources committee that current conditions are too risky.
Nkambule’s partner Christopher Nkambule says on Sunday is a particularly sad day for the family as her soul is not at peace.
Sunday will be exactly one year since Yvonne Mnisi, Pretty Nkambule and Solomon Nyerende were trapped underground.
Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi & Solomon Nyerende have been trapped underground since February.
The mine confirmed today that work will begin after major investment by a Canadian company.
Working came to halt at the mine in Mpumalanga in February after a shaft caved in.
The mine is currently under business rescue and was only able to have its business plan approved.
Three employees are still missing after the container they were working in plunged into a massive sinkhole.
Workers have blocked roads and have shut down classrooms in Mpumalanga as well.
Pretty Nkambule, Solomon Nyerende & Yvonne Mnisi were in the container when the ground caved in.
The mine has applied for business rescue as a last resort after suspending operations in early February.
The trade union federation says the Lily Mine tragedy points to an un-transformed mining sector.
Cosatu says it will ensure those responsible for the Lily Mine tragedy are held to account.
Minister Mosebenzi Zwane assured families they’ll continue to support them through the ordeal.
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says their aim now is to get to the container.
Experts have advised of a new point of entry to reach the trapped container with three workers in it.
