Scores of mineworkers return to surface at Gold One mine in Springs

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According to the National Union of Mineworkers, scores of mineworkers have surfaced at Gold One in Springs, east of Johannesburg following almost three days of sit-in underground.

This after spending three days below the surface.

The workers are currently undergoing medical evaluations.

The union says the workers have informed them of a fighting incident that took place underground.

NUM spokesperson Livhuwani Mamburu says, “I am informed that 100 workers have come to the surface.”

The audio below is full interview with Mpho Phakedi, NUM Deputy General Secretary

The hostage-takers started fighting among themselves.

Gold One Mine CEO Jonathan Hericourt says they have mobilized resources to speed up the evacuation process and to ensure health facilities are on standby for those who might need medical attention.

He says more security personnel and three medical helicopters have been deployed on-site to assist with the operation.

The audio below is full interview with CEO Jonathan Hericourt: