The bodies of 19 people‚ suspected to be illegal miners‚ were discovered in one of the active mines in the Krugersdorp area on Wednesday afternoon, November 2.

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“Members from the Krugersdorp Police responded to a call at about 15:00 following the discovery of the bodies,” said Gauteng Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili.

She added preliminary investigations suggest the deceased were moved and placed where they were discovered.

No foul play is suspected at this stage and a post mortem will determine the cause of death. All the necessary role players were summoned to the scene. An inquest docket has been registered for further investigation.”