First five trapped Benoni miners brought to the surface

The first five of the 30 illegal miners that have been trapped in an abandoned mine shaft in Benoni have been brought to the surface. After 11 of the illegal miners were rescued, the others refused to come to the surface, reportedly fearing arrest.

February 17, 2014

Less than a minute

First five trapped Benoni miners brought to the surface — The first five of the 30 illegal miners that have been trapped in an abandoned mine shaft in Benoni have been brought to the surface. After 11 of the illegal miners were rescued, the others refused to come to the surface, reportedly fearing arrest.

February 17, 2014

Less than a minute

Chris Louw