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[TOP STORY] Unions suspect cables in disrepair caused Implats tragedy

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‘I know that for some time now Num and Amcu and so on have complained about the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate not effectively investigating and checking on winch cables, which are incredibly important,’ says David van Wyk, mining analyst and chief researcher at the Bench Marks Foundation.

28 Nov 2023 7AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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