ActionSA, a South African political party, has temporarily suspended its planned retrieval of the bodies of three mine workers who were tragically trapped underground. The decision was made after careful consideration of the safety and well-being of all involved.
The incident occurred at the Harmony Gold mine in the Free State province, where the three workers were trapped after a rockfall on Friday. Despite the efforts of rescue teams, the workers were unable to be reached and were declared deceased by the mine management.
ActionSA, led by its founder and leader Herman Mashaba, had initially planned to retrieve the bodies of the workers in order to give them a proper burial and closure for their families. However, after consulting with experts and assessing the situation, the party has decided to temporarily suspend the retrieval operation.
In a statement released by ActionSA, Mashaba expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased workers. He also acknowledged the bravery and dedication of the rescue teams who risked their lives in an attempt to save the workers.
Mashaba stated, “Our hearts go out to the families of the three mine workers who tragically lost their lives. We cannot imagine the pain and grief they are going through. We also want to commend the rescue teams for their tireless efforts in trying to reach the workers. Their bravery and dedication are truly admirable.”
The decision to temporarily suspend the retrieval operation was not an easy one for ActionSA. However, the party believes that the safety of all involved must be the top priority. The mine is still unstable, and there is a risk of further rockfalls, which could endanger the lives of the rescue teams.
Mashaba further explained, “We have consulted with experts and have been advised that the mine is still unstable, and there is a high risk of further rockfalls. We cannot put the lives of the rescue teams at risk. We must ensure their safety first before attempting any retrieval operation.”
The suspension of the retrieval operation has been met with mixed reactions from the public. While some have expressed disappointment, others have commended ActionSA for prioritizing safety. Mashaba has assured the public that the party remains committed to retrieving the bodies of the workers once it is deemed safe to do so.
In the meantime, ActionSA has called on the mine management to provide support and assistance to the families of the deceased workers. The party has also urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and hold those responsible accountable.
Mashaba stated, “We call on the mine management to provide support and assistance to the families of the deceased workers during this difficult time. We also urge the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and hold those responsible accountable. We cannot allow such tragedies to occur in our mines.”
The temporary suspension of the retrieval operation is a difficult but necessary decision made by ActionSA. The party remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved and will continue to monitor the situation closely. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased workers during this difficult time.
