17 suspected illegal miners from Stilfontein still receiving hospital treatment - NW Health Dept

JOHANNESBURG - The Health Department in North West has confirmed that 17 suspected illegal miners extracted from the Stilfontein mine are still receiving treatment at the Klerksdorp Hospital Complex.

On Friday, the department confirmed the death of another alleged illegal miner, bringing the total number of deaths to two.

The deceased, Jonny Shingani, reportedly died following medical-related complications.

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During a three-day national rescue operation, 246 suspected illegal miners were medically assessed by healthcare professionals in the North West.

Out of those, 33 were admitted to the Klerksdorp Hospital Complex for further medical care.

Since then, 14 of those admitted have been discharged and handed over to the police.

Two of the patients have died, while 17 are still receiving treatment.