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Nine people still not accounted for following Mpumalanga mine blast

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Mpumalanga police spokesperson Leonard Hlathi says the recovery mission at Gloria mine took place this morning. It's believed a group of about 20 people became trapped underground after going into the disused shaft - allegedly to steal copper cables.

22 Feb 2019 8AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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