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Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of all five mineworkers trapped underground following a deadly mud rush at Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley

The incident occurred on February 17 when a sudden surge of water-saturated soil and debris flooded sections of the mine trapping workers below ground A mud rush is a highly dangerous mining event where soaked earth behaves like a fast-moving liquid often striking without warning

Recovery efforts lasted several weeks with teams clearing more than 32000 cubic metres of debris The first body was recovered last week followed by others over the weekend with the final two brought to the surface early Monday

Authorities have launched an investigation into the tragedy with the South African Police Service opening an inquest to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident

Mining operations at the site have been suspended and the company has reportedly applied for liquidation raising concerns about safety standards and oversight

The tragedy highlights ongoing risks in South Africa’s mining sector where ageing infrastructure unstable ground conditions and illegal mining continue to contribute to fatal accidents

Source: Newstimehub