By: Natasha Archary

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) released the names of the thirteen miners who were killed in the tragic elevator accident at the Rustenburg mine.
At a memorial service held on Wednesday, 06 December, the families, and employees of Implats honoured the miners who died as a result of the 11 Shaft tragedy.
Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to NUM Rustenburg Regional Chairperson, July Radibe about the mine tragedy.
Listen to the full conversation here:
The mining company was permitted to release the names of the miners who died, 11 of whom were declared dead on impact, after the conveyance of the elevator unexpectedly started descending rapidly.
Two others succumbed to their injuries in hospital, one on 29 November and the other on 03 December.
Of the remaining 73 Implats employees who were hospitalised, 23 have been discharged, while 50 others remain in hospital.
Eight miners are still in critical care.
The names of the Implats miners who were killed in the elevator tragedy are as follows:
- Khayalethu Joel Bhekamane (41)
- Vuyane Dangazele (45)
- Mcingeni Dlabone (42)
- Mncedisi Hukwana (48)
- Eric Fanisile Libada (48)
- Morena Mohlomi (33)
- Petrus Nare (44)
- Mandisi Nkulwana (44)
- Zwelethu Nomsuka (43)
- Raselebedi Elias Ntoi (40)
- Siyabulela Nzume (53)
- Lethola Qebe (59)
- Marumo Shasha (51)
Today, Implats is holding a memorial service to remember and honour our employees who passed on following the Impala Rustenburg 11 Shaft tragedy. pic.twitter.com/l9fFbelugm
— Implats (@Implats) December 6, 2023
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