Update: 33 illegal miners resurface in abandoned mine in Mpumalanga, death toll remains at three

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At least 33 alleged illegal miners have been brought to surface after they were trapped inside an abandoned mine in Sabie, near Mbombela, Mpumalanga.Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli said in total, 41 miners were rescued since Wednesday and three people were confirmed dead.”The operation has been halted until tomorrow morning [Friday] where it’s expected that the activities will start earlier so that more people can be retrieved,” he said.On Wednesday, Mdhluli said about 150 illegal miners were believed to be trapped at the South Mine.He said the first three illegal…



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