Topic - Athlenda Mathe

Authorities have evidence of his involvement from survivors' witness accounts and video footage, police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said.

Illegal gold mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers: Police →

Mathe said nine other bodies had been recovered before the rescue operation, without giving details.

Standoff in South Africa ending with 87 miners dead and anger over police's 'smoke them out' tactics →