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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87121, member: 27"]
A brutal mud surge nearly a kilometre underground has likely claimed five lives at Ekapa Mine, leaving families bracing for recovery instead of rescue.

Mud-rush traps workers at Ekapa
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[*]Ekapa Mine in Kimberley halted operations after a mud rush.
[*]Five mineworkers were buried 890 metres down on 17 February 2026.
[*]Slurry and water sealed off the Joint Shaft escape routes.
[*]Mine Rescue Services deployed drills and pumps immediately.
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Gwede Mantashe signals worst fears
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[*]Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe visited on Friday.
[*]Mantashe said survival chances are minimal after days underground.
[*]Crews have shifted focus toward body recovery efforts.
[*]The government pledged counselling and support for grieving families.
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Unions demand answers on safety
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[*]The South African Federation of Trade Unions called for a full investigation.
[*]Congress of South African Trade Unions backed intensified rescue resources.
[*]Labour groups question ground support and early warning systems.
[*]Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources faces pressure to probe.
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Community reels in Kimberley
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[*]Families held vigils near the mine awaiting updates.
[*]Ekapa Minerals’ shutdown threatens local wages and businesses.
[*]Residents compare the disaster to past mining tragedies.
[*]Town leaders urge aid funds for affected households.
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