Media invitation: Ministry of Police to brief media on completion of operations in Stilfontein

Media invitation by the Ministry of Police
 

The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu and the Deputy Minister of Police, Ms Polly Boshielo, will brief the media and the public following the completion of operations in Stilfontein, North West. The National Commissioner of Police, General SF Masemola will also be in attendance.

The operations, carried out by Mine Rescue Services and led by law enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders, resulted in the retrieval of 246 illegal miners and the discovery of 78 bodies. This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges posed by illegal mining and the government’s commitment to addressing this crisis.

The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 17 January 2025
Time: 11:00
Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, corner Francis Baard and Festival streets, Hatfield

Media Participation: Journalists may view the briefing via live streaming on the South African Government social media channels on the links below:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/GovernmentZA
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GovernmentZA
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/GovernmentZA

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