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Worker dies in Izotsha explosion

Two other employees suffered burn wounds and are in hospital.

November 5, 2019
Sugan Naidoo Less than a minute

One man was killed two others were seriously injured when a boiler exploded at a factory in Izotsha in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).

Police spokesman, Captain Petros Mpinge said the explosion occurred at around 3am.

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“A 36-year-old man died at the scene. Two other employees suffered burn wounds and were taken to hospital,” he said.

He added that an inquest docket had been opened.

A spokesman for the company confirmed the incident, saying the matter was now under investigation, with details of the cause of the explosion awaited.

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November 5, 2019
Sugan Naidoo Less than a minute

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Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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