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Event title
South Africa - Mineworkers missing after underground mudslide at Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley
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Severity
Low
Event date (UTC)
2026-02-17 21:34:22
Last update (UTC)
2026-02-21 08:10:46
FIVE mineworkers are reportedly unaccounted for following a mudslide that occurred early this morning at the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley, approximately 890 metres underground in Tunnel 6, Diamond Fields Advertiser has reported.
According to information received by the DFA from mine sources, who wish to remain anonymous because they are not authorised to speak to the media, emergency teams were on site and underground operations are ongoing.
No official statement had been issued by mine management or emergency services at the time of publication.
This is a developing story.
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