Ramaphosa sends condolences following deaths of 4 SANDF members in NW

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness over the passing of four South African National Defence (SANDF) members in the North West.

The soldiers were found inside a container at a disused mine shaft in Orkney, where they were stationed to fight illegal mining.

It’s believed that all died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a fire they had made to keep warm.

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Ramaphosa said his thoughts were with the team of soldiers who discovered the bodies.